By now you may have heard countless stories of businesses suffering data breaches because a bad actor was able to guess a user’s email password. And while I certainly recommend using strong passwords, it’s more important than ever that businesses bolster their email security by requiring users to use two-factor authentication. This is especially true as even some of the strongest passwords have been exposed in hacking incidents and published on the dark web.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) makes it harder for hackers to compromise an email account. Here are some examples of how it helps:
- It requires a second verification step – In addition to your password, 2FA requires a second piece of information, such as a code sent to your phone, a fingerprint, or a verification app. Even if a hacker steals your password, they won’t be able to log in without the second factor.
- It helps protect against phishing – Even if you accidentally provide your password to a phishing site, a bad actor still won’t be able to access your email without the 2FA code.
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