With online account hacking becoming increasingly widespread, all users should make sure they're taking every security measure available to them. If you use Apple devices, consider using Apple ...

Many websites and apps rely on a weak form of two-factor authentication (2FA) that involves texting you a short number or code. These sites and apps might also offer to make an automated voice call ...

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For ...

Enabling a verification code for your account logins can be a powerful deterrent to account hijacks. Second-factor authentication (2FA) requires that someone not just ...

Have you ever received a text message or a phone call from someone asking you to verify your identity by sending them a code? If you have, you may have been targeted by the Google Voice verification ...

April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in our county- scammers seeking your verification codes. So far in 2024, our partners at the Better ...

Google Voice is a popular application that allows you to make calls and texts over the internet. But the app needs to be linked to an actual phone number to work. It’s why criminals have developed ...

When you make credit card purchases online or over the phone, you'll often need the card's security code to complete the transaction. The security code helps to protect you from credit card fraud and ...

Apple in iOS 17 introduced a new feature for Mail and Messages that can automatically delete one-time verification codes after you have used them. Here's how it works on iPhone and iPad. These days, ...

Regina Morrison Newman is the Shelby County Trustee. She writes the Wallet Warnings regular feature. April is Financial Literacy month. This Wallet Warnings column is about a trend we are seeing in ...