Security News > 2023 > April > Google Authenticator App Gets Cloud Backup Feature for TOTP Codes

"This change means users are better protected from lockout and that services can rely on users retaining access, increasing both convenience and security," Google's Christiaan Brand said.

The update, which also brings a new icon to the two-factor authenticator app, finally brings it in line with Apple's iCloud Keychain and addresses a long-standing complaint that it's tied to the device on which it's installed, making it a hassle when switching between phones.

The cloud sync feature is optional, meaning users can opt to use the Authenticator app without linking it to a Google account.

That said, it's always worth keeping in mind the pitfalls associated with cloud backups, as a malicious actor with access to a Google account could leverage it to break into other online services.

The development comes days after Swiss privacy-focused company Proton, which surpassed 100 million active accounts last week, unveiled an end-to-end encrypted password manager solution called Proton Pass.

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