One scam app even captures your QR codes. You don’t have to look very hard for it: The developer took out an App Store ad, which means it is prominently shown when you search for authenticator apps.

All you have to do is scan a QR code for the service you want to turn 2FA on for, and the app will generate a new log-in code around every 30 seconds. This week, Google has given its 2FA app ...

The alternative is an authenticator app, and one of the most popular of those comes from Google. ... (or similar apps like Authy) will have an option to scan the QR code when setting up 2FA.

This usually generates a QR code, which you can then scan using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Now that you have your accounts set up, you'll be prompted to enter a six-digit code the next time ...

You’ll see a QR code. Open the Authenticator app on your phone and tap the plus (+) icon. Select Personal account, then tap Scan a QR Code. Scan the QR code shown on your PC.

When you see a QR code on the laptop screen, open the Google Authenticator app on your phone. Tap the plus sign in the bottom-right corner of the app and then Scan a QR code.Decide whether you ...

Costco is testing a "Scan & Go" system to expedite checkout. The new system will allow customers to scan items with their phones and pay through the app. The "Scan & Go" system is being tested in ...

You only have to scan the QR code once on a device. If you're using sync and backup (like many of the apps below), you probably won't have to scan a QR code during setup on another device ...

Aegis Authenticator is an app for multi-factor authentication that offers a lot of different ways to secure and speed up your workflow. It doesn't report any data collection on Android phones, and ...

Instantly, the Configure mobile app screen will appear on your PC screen, displaying a QR code. You will need to scan this code with the authenticator app. Now, open the Microsoft Authenticator ...

Google hasn’t significantly tweaked Authenticator on Android for years (Android Police notes the last big upgrade was in 2017), but it’s about to get a much-needed refresh.The company is ...