TWIL vol.6 (GitHub, 2FA... and lunar standard time?)
This week I learned that GitHub wasn't requiring 2FA yet (but will soon), and the moon may need its own timezones (to the dismay of devs everywhere).
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How to generate and verify TOTP 2FA codes (in C#)
A few days ago I wrote about how to create a TOTP 2FA code for your app, and I mentioned at the end of it that I'd like to work out an implementation in C#. Here it is... grab the WPF app from GitHub.
How to create a TOTP 2FA code for your app
I've been using 2FA on every site that supports it for quite some time, but I've never given much thought to how a 2FA code is created. I enable it, scan the QR code, and print the backup codes. The rest is magic. 🧙♂️ But no more! Today is the day we figure out how to generate a 2FA code...
Protecting your GitHub account and keeping your code secure
GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket just released a joint statement on a widespread ransomware attack that resulted in compromised accounts. That got me thinking, what can a person do to protect his or her code on GitHub? As it turns out, a lot...