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Have you set up two-factor authentication for your Guardian security system account? If not, let’s get it done! This awesome feature is optional now, but will eventually be required as an essential security measure to boost the safety of your system. What is Two-Factor Authentication Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification, is widely recognized as one of the best ways to defend against unauthorized access to login-based accounts. It’s an extra step added to the login process that requires users to prove their identity multiple ways before they can access an account. Why is Two-Factor Authentication important ? Poor password hygiene — like creating weak or easily guessable passwords, or reusing passwords across multiple accounts — is a big problem that can put your personal info at risk. Using 2FA adds an additional layer of security that makes it much more difficult for criminals to access your accounts. Because 2FA requires a second fac...

 by Bogdan BOTEZATU    The rise of online property rental in an increasingly competitive sharing economy has had a severe impact on the adoption of Internet-connected smart locks. Packed with features that allow landlords to issue and revoke access by electronically sharing a token or pin code during booking, intelligent locks have managed to eliminate meeting strangers or using key drops. Unlike most IoT devices, smart locks are physical security boundaries, products originating from top lock companies are preferred to generic brands. But do these devices made by lock companies that made history in the evolution of the modern lock live up to their digital promise? This article – part of a series developed in partnership with PCMag – aims to shed light on the security of the world’s best-sellers in IoT. PCMag contacted the research team at Bitdefender and asked us to look at several popular devices, including the August Smart Lock and Connect Wi-Fi Bridge.   Read mor...