Google Authenticator's new syncing feature raises security concerns
Google sync feature to its Authenticator app doesn't use end-to-end encryption, opening communications to potential adversaries.
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Google sync feature to its Authenticator app doesn't use end-to-end encryption, opening communications to potential adversaries.
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Security researchers Mysk pointed out that Google has not implemented end-to-end encryption for Authenticator.
On Monday, Google Authenticator launched the ability to sync 2FA codes to your Google Account. It has since emerged that the capability isn’t end-to-end…
Although Google Authenticator customers are rejoicing over the addition of sync functionality to the app, security researchers have noted that it does not have end-to-end encryption yet.