Two-factor authentication: How and why to use it

Part 3: common security mistakes you're probably making

Don't put your privacy at risk.

Not using two-factor authentication
If you are using strong passwords and a password manager, then take the extra step of setting up two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your online accounts. The most common form of two-factor authentication when logging into an account is the process of entering your password and then receiving a code via text on your phone that you then need to enter. The second layer in two-factor authentication means a hacker would need to steal your phone along with your password in order to access your account.

*Extra tip: Whenever I use google email. I have a phone authentication. If I login using computer or laptop, I get a notification on my phone to verify if its me.

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Common security mistakes you're probably making

Common security mistakes you're probably making

Don't put your privacy at risk.

Using Weak Passwords: 
Sure, a simple password is quick to enter and easy to remember. It's also easy to crack. Avoid using a short word for your password. And don't use the same password for multiple accounts because if one of your logins gets hacked, then hackers can access your other accounts.

2. Not using a password manager. You should.
Using a password manager is a win-win. It makes your online life more secure and easier. A password manager stores the passwords for your various online accounts and profiles, across all your devices, and saves you from having to remember and enter each one each time you visit a password-protected site. Instead, your passwords are encrypted and held by your password manager, which you then protect with a master password.

Since you are saved from having to remember all of your passwords, you will be less tempted by the dangerously poor idea of using the same password for all of your accounts. With a password manager, you can create strong passwords for all of your accounts and keep all of them saved behind a stronger master password, leaving you to remember just one.

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