Update: Apple has now removed most scam authenticator apps from the App Store – see end of piece. Twitter’s latest bonehead move has led to a flurry of scam authenticator apps, with at least ...

This usually generates a QR code, which you can then scan using the Microsoft Authenticator app. Now that you have your accounts set up, you'll be prompted to enter a six-digit code the next time ...

In terms of data the apps collect, Mysk says Google’s Authenticator performs “very well” and doesn’t share details of QR codes with Google. “Most apps, including Microsoft Authenticator ...

Open the app, tap the three vertical dots at the top right corner, and open Settings. Enable Cloud backup. How do I get a QR code for the Microsoft Authenticator app? Why is the sign-in approval ...

and then scan the resulting QR code with Google Authenticator on another device. We like that the app verified our identity before allowing the transfer. If you enable Google Authenticator’s ...

You can do more things with Google Authenticator, such as setting it up so you get the same codes across multiple devices. Yes, you can use multiple devices using the same app to scan the QR code ...

The Authenticator desktop app uses a few simplistic UI, but it gets the job done. In the resulting window, click the QR code button directly to the left of Add in the top-right corner and select ...