🔥“What should I do if my password gets stolen?” MFA gives you a second chance—say no to compromise!
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🔥“What should I do if my password gets stolen?” MFA gives you a second chance—say no to compromise!
🤔You might ask, what is MFA?
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Step Verification, is a security mechanism that enhances the safety of accounts or systems by requiring users to provide two or more different types of authentication information to verify their identity.
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Multi-Factor Authentication is based on the following three types of identity verification factors:
Knowledge factors, such as passwords, PINs, or answers to security questions.
Possession factors, such as mobile phones, security keys, or smart cards.
Biometric factors, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, iris scans, or voice patterns.
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📌2. Common Methods of Implementation
A. Password + SMS verification code
B. Password + Authenticator app: Users use apps like Microsoft Authenticator to generate one-time dynamic passwords, combined with their regular password for verification
C. Biometric verification + Password/PIN
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Source:
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