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WhatsApp messaging app enhances mobile security with Android passkey support

10/23/202310/22/2023 Jorge Gonzalez

The popular Meta-owned application announced that it will be adding this new support for Android devices. Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it has launched Android device passkey support, eliminating the requirement for two-factor authentication using SMS. Users will be able to use their fingerprints, face or a PIN to unlock their accounts on their devices. Until now, the two-factor authentication using SMS was the primary security method used by the messaging app. However, according to WhatsApp, it will be gradually rolling out the use of a passkey instead.…

IRS facial recognition strategy under fire from cybersecurity advocates

01/28/202201/27/2022 Stephanie Beck

Privacy and security advocates have heavily criticized the intention to use ID.me software. The IRS has been encouraging Americans to begin the use of a facial recognition login service. It requires people to submit photos of themselves to a third-party company in order to use it. Privacy and cybersecurity experts have heavily criticized the program over a range of concerns. Independent investigative reporter Brian Krebs initially spotted and flagged this news. Since then, privacy and cybersecurity experts have heavily criticized the facial recognition strategy. Those advocates say that the program…

Google’s latest technology news includes security ultimatum to competitors

02/13/201502/12/2015 Julie Campbell

The internet and tech giant has threatened to expose the security flaws of the competition if they are not repaired. The Financial Post has reported the technology news that Google has recently released an ultimatum to other tech companies that says that they had 90 days to patch their software vulnerabilities or Google would publicize those flaws. An elite hacking and programming team at Google has identified security flaws in competitor software. The result of this effort has been that the company has now made technology news in giving those…