Authentication Authentication ensures that each entity involved in using a Web service—the requestor, the provider, and the broker (if there is one)—is what it actually claims to be.

Researchers say they have found bugs in Web-based single sign-on services run by Facebook, Google, Twitter, PayPal and others that allow a hacker to hijack the authentication process. "These bugs ...

Two-factor authentication helps but isn't as secure as you might expect Passcodes from SMS or authenticator apps are better than passwords alone, but hackers can exploit their weaknesses.

Before you can use a YubiKey to authenticate to a web service, a U2F- or FIDO2-capable device must register with the relying party server through a registration ceremony. There are some potential use ...

Microsoft announced earlier this month that it's planning to deprecate the Exchange Web Services API for Office 365 users.

Now, it’s adding a new biometric feature to the service to bring in a new authentication layer for those using its web and desktop versions.

Google Messages for Web is likely going to augment its authentication system. Instead of scanning a QR code, you’ll authenticate by signing into the same Google account.

iProov, the world’s leading provider of biometric authentication technology, today announced the launch of iProov Web, bringing genuine presence assur ...

WhatsApp is beefing up security when it comes to WhatsApp Web and Desktop, implementing biometric authentication to link new devices.