Two-factor authentication adds a big layer of added security to your online accounts. This type of identity verification involves entering your password, then completing an extra step with another device such as a smartphone or through your email address. Usually, this means entering a code that’s provided in one of those places. Some two-factor authentication […]

They’re often spoken about in the same breath, but they’re not necessarily the same thing. Multi-factor authentication relies on at least two ways to confirm who you are e.g. a QR code sent by SMS after you’ve entered your username and password. Multi-factor can be more complex and includes anything from SMS, and security questions […]

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a form of additional security that you can add to accounts to protect yourself against hackers and unwanted logins from third parties. Also known as Two-Factor Authorization (TFA) or Two-Step Verification (2SV), this strategy has been adopted by many of the best and most popular tech companies to provide users with […]

Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) — also known as Two Factor Authentication (2FA) or verification — provides an additional layer of protection for accounts that require a login. How it usually works is that when you attempt to log into an account online, you’ll receive a prompt on your synced device to confirm the login attempt. […]

Even some video games recently offering rewards to users who set up two-factor authentication on their accounts. Best practice is to use this extra layer of protection on any service that provides it. This way, you’ll be safe even if someone gains access to your password and username.

If you use multi-factor authentication, and you should, it’s best to rely on codes sent to other devices or applications such as Duo or Google Authenticator instead of SMS texts. That’s because SIM hacking is on the rise. This practice entails a cyberattacker tricking a customer service representative into reassigning a phone number to a […]