- Why is 2FA not good?
- Is it safe to use two-factor authentication?
- What happens when you have two-factor authentication?
Why is 2FA not good?
But with so few users equipping accounts with two-factor authentication, cyber criminals could directly access accounts if they've got the login credentials, whether the username and password is stolen using a phishing email, guessed because it's weak or taken from a previous data dump.
Is it safe to use two-factor authentication?
Two-factor authentication adds an additional layer of security to the authentication process by making it harder for attackers to gain access to a person's devices or online accounts because, even if the victim's password is hacked, a password alone is not enough to pass the authentication check.
What happens when you have two-factor authentication?
About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices
With two-factor authentication, a trusted device or trusted phone number helps verify your identity when you sign in to a new device or browser.