Just about any account you own on the internet is prone to being hacked — and one of the easiest ways to add an extra layer of security is to enable two-factor authentication. Also known as two-step verification or 2FA, the process gives web services a secondary access to the account owner (you!) in order to verify a login attempt. Typically, this involves phone number and / or an email address.
While 2FA doesn’t totally cloak you from potential hackers, it is an important step in preventing your account from being accessed by unauthorized users. Here’s how to enable 2FA on your accounts across the web.
Editor’s note, January 23rd: If you’ve got a Nest camera, you might want to activate 2FA right away. There has been a recent string of…
Written by Natt Garun
This news first appeared on https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/17/15772142/how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication under the title “How to set up two-factor authentication on all your online accounts”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
