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Patrick Jenkins 🚢

1y ago

Online Safety Advocate | I help Internet users stay safe by providing essential online safety products and educational content | 10+ years of experience in digital certificates and data preservation

3 Tips For Online Security With Multi-Factor Authentication To Reduce The Risk Of Identity Theft And Fraud
Patrick Jenkins

Why do many services push you to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

Here's why MFA matters:

  1. It adds extra security layers beyond passwords

  2. It combines multiple verification methods

  3. It significantly reduces the risk of account breaches

How MFA works:

You provide at least two of these:

  • Something you know (password)

  • Something you have (phone or security key)

  • Something you are (fingerprint or face scan)

Result? Even if a hacker cracks your password, they can't access your account without the other factors.

Pro tip: Enable MFA on all your essential accounts today. It's a small but still under-utilized step that significantly affects your online safety.

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