Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE

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Google adds account sync for Authenticator, without E2EE
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You may have heard news this week that Google is finally updating its authenticator app to add Google account synchronization. Before you rush to ensure your two-factor secrets are safe in the event you lose your device, take heed: The sync process isn't end-to-end encrypted.by two-man developer and security research team Mysk, which said it found the problem by analyzing network traffic during the secret-syncing process.

Along with those claims, Brand also said that Google believes"our current product strikes the right balance for most users and provides significant benefits over offline use," that offline alternative being the way the app functioned prior to the update. Our advice – especially for those that use Google Authenticator for work-related 2FA – would be to take advantage of that offline option. At least until Google can ensure its attempt to make one-time codes"Salesforce Community users, check those user permissions

Community websites allow administrators to set separate permissions for authenticated users and guests, the latter of whom can access limited features without signing in. As reported by, a security researcher has found a"shocking number" of Community websites are leaking data because administrators are mistakenly granting guests access to internal resources.

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