Word of the day: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)by the pureversity team
| word: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) | pronunciation: Too-Fac-tor Aw-then-ti-kay-shun | Definition :A security process requiring two separate authentication methods to verify a user's identity, adding an extra layer of protection.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
“
Two-factor authentication is like needing both a key and a fingerprint to unlock a door. It’s twice the protection for half the worry.
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Question & answer time :
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What percentage of internet users enable two-factor authentication?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) :
1.2FA blocks 99.9% of automated cyber attacks
2.The fastest 2FA system processes 100,000 authentications per second
3.Less than 10% of users enable 2FA when it's optional
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) around the world :
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Word of the day: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)by the pureversity team
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