• Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
HackRead
  • March 9th, 2021
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
HackRead
  • Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    • Youtube
Home
Cyber Events
Censorship

Australian Government Portal Asks Users To Get Rid of Two-Factor Authentication

December 27th, 2015 Carolina Censorship 0 comments
Australian Government Portal Asks Users To Get Rid of Two-Factor Authentication
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

MyGov, a portal used for managing various Australian government services is asking users to turn off their two-factor verification while traveling abroad. Portal’s administrator has been advising this move to the users on twitter.

When on a trip outside Australia, users are required to change their SIM to a locally accepted SIM card and during this time if they want to access portals like MyGov they will have to swap their SIM cards on their phones so in order to avoid inconveniences  the Australian government is advising users to switch off 2 factor verification on their account.

[fullsquaread][/fullsquaread]


Going out of mobile range? Turn off myGov Security Codes so you can still sign in! Go to 'settings' in your account pic.twitter.com/9H11ZZWuC9

— myGov (@myGovau) December 22, 2015

The idea behind two-factor verification is to provide an additional layer of security to the account in case a hacker finds the username and password of an account; he will have to go through an additional layer of security by entering a security code that will only be available on user’s phone associated with the account.  

But, the portal only provides information on tax and insurance related issues. So, it’s hard to believe why anyone would need these services during holiday or even why anyone would consider opening the portal while in a foreign country.

This is really another example on how lightly online security has been taken and it’s not a private sector business that is opening doors for the hacker, it’s the government itself which is inviting hackers to come in.

  • Tags
  • Australia
  • Encryption
  • government
  • hacking
  • Privacy
  • security
  • Smartphones
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest
Previous article Anonymous Hacks Asia Pacific Telecommunity Against Internet Censorship in Asia
Next article Here Comes A Processor Capable of Transmitting Data Using Light
Carolina

Carolina

Carolina works for HackRead as a technical writer. She is a Brazilian traveller who has been to almost every country around the world. She has a keen interest in technology, gadgets and social media.

Related Posts
Top 10 worst countries for Internet freedom & censorship

Top 10 worst countries for Internet freedom & censorship

Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota

Russia Blocks Encrypted Email Service Tutanota

480.1 million mobile VPN downloaded worldwide in 12 months

480.1 million mobile VPN downloaded worldwide in 12 months

Newsletter

Get the best stories straight into your inbox!



Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Latest Posts
European Banking Authority victim in Microsoft Exchange Server hack
Hacking News

European Banking Authority victim in Microsoft Exchange Server hack

FluBot Android malware mimics FedEx, Chrome apps to steal user data
Android

FluBot Android malware mimics FedEx, Chrome apps to steal user data

John McAfee Charged with Fraud in Cryptocurrency Scam
Cyber Crime

John McAfee Charged with Fraud in Cryptocurrency Scam

HACKREAD is a News Platform that centers on InfoSec, Cyber Crime, Privacy, Surveillance and Hacking News with full-scale reviews on Social Media Platforms & Technology trends. Founded in 2011, HackRead is based in the United Kingdom.

Follow us