Google has fallen victim to its own ad platform, allowing threat actors to create fake Google Authenticator ads that push the DeerStealer information-stealing malware.

Multiple cybersecurity firms reported this week that Google Search ads for what appears to be a Google authenticator actually lead to a download for "DeerStealer" malware.

In order to use the Google Authenticator, one needs to generate a PIN. This will be a unique code that only you should have access to. Before doing the same, you should download the Google ...

An update to Google Authenticator this week finally enabled backups for your two-factor authentication codes. But the feature comes with a security risk.

Download The APK is signed by Google and upgrades your existing app. The cryptographic signature guarantees that the file is safe to install and was not tampered with in any way.

Google Authenticator is a two-step verification software used to keep your Google account and its related apps and programs more secure.

Google Authenticator will now sync your 2FA codes to use on different devices The cloud-based syncing means you can access the two-factor authenticator codes from any device.