Slack reveals security breach and institutes two-factor authentication

Slack, the business chat utility, has revealed that there was “unauthorized access” to the database where it stores user profile information.” The company has sped up the introduction of two factor authentication and is urging users to enable the security feature immediately. It also highlights its Password Kill Switch, which lets team owners immediately reset passwords and terminate all user sessions. The option is accessible under the authentication tab of your team settings. In a statement on its blog, Slack said: We are very aware that our service is essential to many teams. Earning your trust through the operation of a secure…
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