Should I turn on two-factor authentication everywhere?
Quick answer: Yes. Two-factor authentication stops most account takeovers even when a password leaks.
Yes. Two-factor authentication stops most account takeovers even when a password leaks.
- Start with email, banking, social, and cloud-storage accounts.
- Choose an authenticator app instead of SMS when offered.
- Save backup recovery codes somewhere safe.
- Never approve a sign-in prompt you did not initiate.
Good to know: Two-factor authentication works best alongside a unique password or passkey.
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