Are your accounts secure?
Don’t Be a Target: Read on for your online guide to 2 Factor and Multi Factor Authentication
What is MFA?
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is a broader term that encompasses 2FA but also includes additional verification methods beyond two.It’s a more robust security measure.
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What MFA should I use?
Ideally, you should use a method that is hardware-based or app-based. These methods are more secure than SMS-based 2FA.
- Authentication apps: Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator.
- Security keys: Physical devices like USB security keys
Why should you avoid SMS 2FA where possible?
SMS-based 2FA is vulnerable to SIM swapping. This tactic involves criminals tricking your mobile carrier into transferring your phone number to a new SIM card under their control. With access to your number, they can intercept those precious verification codes and gain access to your accounts.
