When asked what cybersecurity issue she would fix to make the world a better place, cybersecurity journalist and author Nicole Perloth answered 2FA.
(Dashlane makes this possible with 2FA tools like Dashlane Authenticator). When 2FA is done right, it’s super easy to use.If that’s not enough of an incentive to enable it, here are a few more reasons to add 2FA to your security routine: It also secures your logins from attackers exploiting weak or stolen credentials. 2FA levels up your cybersecurity dramatically by protecting against phishing, social engineering, and password brute-force attacks. In fact, 61% of data breaches involve compromised credentials. Logins are the most sought-after type of data for cybercriminals. The difference is simple: 2FA requires two methods of authentication (like your password and fingerprint), while MFA (multi-factor authentication) requires two or more methods (for example, your password, PIN, and fingerprint). When you log in to a 2FA-enabled account, you’ll be prompted to type in your username and password (or autofill them if you use Dashlane) and provide that token. Getting that token requires access to something that belongs to you-like your cell phone, email, or fingerprint.
It requires a token (a second credential), in addition to your password, for you to gain access to your account.
These numbers and letters can make a huge difference in your online security, but what do they actually mean and do? 2-factor authentication (2FA)ĢFA is an extra layer of security for your account beyond just a username and password. You might have seen 2FA and MFA in headlines lately, been asked to turn them on in your Google account, or set them up while you were onboarding at your job. 2-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of safety to your online account, but what exactly is 2FA, and why should you care?
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