# CA Mobile Authenticator

> Two-factor authentication with the ease of one-tap.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ca.sec.aa.authenticator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ca.sec.aa.authenticator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ca.sec.aa.authenticator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Symantec Enterprise Division, Broadcom Inc.
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 260,956
- **Rating:** 2.44 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-20
- **First published:** 2016-12-15
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ca.sec.aa.authenticator)
- **Website:** [https://support.broadcom.com/](https://support.broadcom.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.broadcom.com/company/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.broadcom.com/company/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

CA Mobile Authenticator integrates seamlessly with the CA Advanced Authentication system to provide secure, two-factor authentication for your online transactions. With this extension, users can register their devices by scanning a QR code or manual setup, linking the device to their account for added security.

The app simplifies transaction authentication by sending push notifications directly to your device. You receive immediate prompts where you can approve or deny authentication requests with a single tap, streamlining the security process without sacrificing convenience. Permissions required include camera access for QR code scanning during activation and storage permission for logging purposes, ensuring transparency and reliable operation.

Key features include quick device registration, push notification authentication, easy approval or denial of transactions, and enhanced transaction security. This extension is ideal for users seeking a reliable and straightforward two-factor authentication solution.

## Rankings

- #139,703 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_LOGS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.browser.permission.READ_HISTORY_BOOKMARKS`
- `com.arcot.otp1.storage.CustomContentProvider.READPERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

User feedback centers on reliability and usability issues. The app is valued for adding security and easy verification, and some users find it generally usable. However, the majority report frequent crashes, high resource usage, and instability across devices. A major recurring theme is the lack of dark mode/theme, which irritates users in low-light conditions. Enrollment and activation problems (long setup, activation failures, internal errors) and data loss after reinstall are common pain points. Other issues include device compatibility and absence of biometric login.

### Pros

- Adds an extra layer of security for accounts.
- Easy-to-verify authentication codes.
- Generally useful for its intended purpose.
- Some users describe it as helpful.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and instability across devices.
- No dark mode / theme support.
- Enrollment and activation problems (long setup, activation failures, internal errors, re-enrollment).
- Data loss on uninstall/reinstall.
- UI/UX issues: no biometric login option; PIN keypad usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ca.sec.aa.authenticator)