autentificeringsapp
An autentificeringsapp, or authentication app, is a software application designed to facilitate secure user verification. These apps generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) or display security codes that users input alongside their regular login credentials, such as a username and password. This process, often referred to as two-factor authentication (2FA) or multi-factor authentication (MFA), adds an extra layer of security by requiring something the user knows (password) and something the user has (the device running the app).
Popular examples of autentificeringsapps include Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, and Authy. They work by using a
The primary benefit of using an autentificeringsapp is enhanced security against account takeovers, phishing attacks, and