Do you receive login security codes for your online accounts via text message? These are the six- or seven-digit numbers sent via SMS that you need to enter along with your password when trying to ...

If you are getting "security codes" from a standard 10-digit phone number, it isn’t PayPal at all. PayPal text messages will come from a "short code" like 729-725 and you should also be able to ...

If you see a Windows Defender Security warning saying the Computer is locked, ignore the instructions in the message and then follow these suggestions.

QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing a Gmail account. Google has not provided a specific timeline for when this new verification system will be implemented.

If you receive an email about your Social Security statement, proceed with caution: According to a new report from Malwarebytes Labs, hackers are impersonating the Social Security Administration ...

It’s increasingly becoming evident that security codes sent by text message may leave our data less secure than we thought. Fortunately, there are other, more secure ways to keep your accounts safe.