Krebs on Security

Can We Stop Pretending SMS Is Secure Now?

SMS text messages were already the weakest link securing just about anything online, mainly because there are tens of thousands of employees at mobile stores who can be tricked or bribed into swapping ...
Windows Central

Overwatch 2 SMS Protect: How to add a phone number to your account

Here's how to enable Blizzard's new security measure so that you can play Overwatch 2. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Overwatch ...
Polygon

Overwatch 2 will require a phone number to play — even if you’ve played the original

When Overwatch 2 replaces the original Overwatch on Oct. 4, players will be required to link a phone number to their Battle.net accounts. If you don’t, you won’t be able to play Overwatch 2 — even if ...
Polygon

Modern Warfare 2’s phone number requirement isn’t the same as Overwatch 2’s

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 will require PC players to use the same SMS text message verification process that frustrated Overwatch 2’s launch for many, but with an important exception: Any ...