Security is very important to us here and with the increasing number of online threats and data breaches, it is becoming increasingly important to take extra measures to protect your online accounts. One of the best ways to do this is by enabling two-factor authentication (2FA).
( We encourage all of our customers to enable 2FA in their accounts )
Increased Security
The primary benefit of 2FA is that it provides an extra layer of security to your online accounts. With 2FA, you’ll need to provide two forms of identification to login to your account: something you know (like a password) and something you have (like a code sent to your phone). This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your accounts, even if they have your password.
Protection Against Phishing
Phishing attacks are a common way that hackers try to gain access to sensitive information like login credentials. However, with 2FA, even if a hacker does manage to get your username and password, they won’t be able to log in without also having access to your phone or other authentication device, meaning 2FA provides an additional layer of protection against phishing attacks.
Convenient and Easy to Use
Despite the added security benefits, 2FA is surprisingly easy to use. Many popular websites and services support 2FA, and it only takes a few minutes to set up. Once you’ve enabled 2FA, you’ll typically receive a code on your phone or through an app whenever you log in. This code is usually only valid for a short period of time, making it much more difficult for hackers to use stolen login credentials.
Conclusion
In conclusion, 2FA is an essential security measure that everyone should use to protect their online accounts. It provides an extra layer of security and is easy to use and set up.
So if you haven’t already, take a few minutes to enable 2FA on all of your online accounts today.
Additional information
This video is a great deeper dive into the history and benefits of 2FA from Tom Scott.