Binance and other leading cryptocurrency exchanges have warned their users to turn off Google Authenticator's new cloud synchronization function. In the email sent, “Otherwise, if the Google account is hacked, the password / private key will face security risks." it was said.

In the warning text sent by Binance, it was noted that disposable verification codes produced with Google Authenticator, which provides two-factor protection, can now be obtained from multiple devices and this poses a risk.

"All codes can be compromised”

In the warning made to users, attention was drawn to some substances. According to Google Authenticator, disposable verification codes will now be able to be retrieved and stored on multiple devices using a Google account. It may seem useful, but it may pose a real security risk to the Binance account It was underlined that this new feature may seem useful, but it may pose a real security risk to the Binance account.

It is clear that if the Google account is hacked or stolen in some way, all of them, including all the disposable codes associated with the Binance account, could be compromised.

"For the sake of the security of your cryptocurrencies, we strongly recommend that you disable the Google Cloud synchronization feature for Binance two-factor authentication (2FA)," Binance also said." he made a reminder in the form of.

The email sent contained the following statements:

"Google recently made an important change that may affect your Binance account. What you need to know if you are using Google Authenticator to secure your Binance account:

One-time Authenticator codes can now be retrieved and stored from multiple devices using a single Google account. While this new feature may sound useful, it poses a legitimate security risk to your Binance account.

If your Google account is hacked or stolen, all your one-time codes, including those associated with your Binance account, may be compromised.

To ensure the security of your cryptocurrencies, we strongly recommend that you disable the Google Cloud synchronization feature in your Binance two-factor authentication (2FA).

When it comes to your digital assets, security should always be your priority. We recommend that you use our Binance Authenticator, a secure 2FA alternative that stores all your personal data locally on your device.”

How to disable the Google Authenticator cloud synchronization feature

Google Authenticator can also be used without connecting your Google account. To disable cloud synchronization, you need to follow these steps::::

Open the Google Authenticator app.

Tap on your profile photo (if not, your Google account is not connected, so synchronization is already disabled).

Press Use Unaccountable Authenticator application.

Tap Continue

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