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authentication

[aw-then-ti-key-shuhn] / ɔˌθɛn tɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Improving cybersecurity practices such as using two-factor authentication for devices is a start.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

"Inadequate basic safeguards, including poor management of authentication signing keys and lax access controls" caused the personal data of around 37.5 million users to be exposed, the commission said in a statement.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Investigations found that a former Chinese software developer at Coupang retained an authentication key after leaving the company, enabling unauthorized access for about a year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

They log in to the borrower’s account and request a password change, which will send a two-factor authentication code to the borrower.

From MarketWatch Apr. 30, 2026

“I mean...I’d like it if all of you started using Tor, maybe set up some two-factor authentication on your devices, took some steps to protect your own privacy.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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