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You’ve probably noticed a requirement to enter a temporary passcode sent through email or text message after giving your password to log into one of your online ...

In today’s digital world, where personal data is constantly at risk, protecting your online accounts is more crucial than ever. While passwords have long been the first line of defense, they are no ...

What exactly is two-factor authentication and how do I use it? In my previous post, I outlined the steps everyone should take to protect themselves from password thieves that included using two-factor ...

Two-Factor authentication is your last line of online defense. Using a mobile authenticator app isn't hard to set up. Yeah, it takes extra seconds to get into an ...

A talented hacker might be able to easily crack the password for your bank account – especially if it falls under the easy-to-guess formula of your first name and last initial. However, if you have ...

Protecting an account with just a username and password is not very smart. Both can be stolen, guessed, or cracked too easily. This is why two-factor authentication (2FA) is recommended for all ...