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Proton Debuts Free, Cross-Platform Authenticator With End-to-End Encryption

Proton Authenticator secures 2FA codes through end-to-end encrypted backups to shield users from SIM-swapping attacks.

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Overview

  • Proton Authenticator is available on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux as a free two-factor authentication tool.
  • The open-source app encrypts user codes end-to-end and operates without ads or tracking.
  • Users can generate codes offline, import tokens from other authenticators, and sync across devices with automatic encrypted backups.
  • App-based 2FA offers stronger protection than SMS-based methods that are vulnerable to SIM-swapping.
  • The launch follows Proton’s rollout of its privacy-focused AI chatbot Lumo and reflects the company’s growing suite of encrypted services.