Passwords alone are no longer sufficient to protect online accounts from phishing, credential theft, and data breaches. Two-factor authentication adds an independent verification step, requiring users to prove their identity through a second factor beyond something they know.
Understanding two-factor authentication standards and protocols helps consumers evaluate the security, privacy, and convenience of different methods. From text messages and authenticator apps to hardware security keys, each approach offers distinct advantages and limitations.
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