What happens if a hacker already has access to your phone, username, and password? Although this might seem like the end of the world, there is another security measure in place that can provide a safety net to your compromised device. Enter Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
2FA will force you to provide an extra piece of information once you have logged into your chosen account. 2FA can be enabled on most mobile applications within the Security and Account Access setting. There are three types of 2FA categories, but they all provide the same function, ensuring that the person accessing the account, is really the account owner.
Whether you enable 2FA via a social media account, Google, or a banking institution, you’ll likely come across one of the three available categories. This will be something you know, something you have, and something you are. Something you know might be an answer to a secret question. Something you have could be a message sent to your phone or an alternative email address. Something you are includes biometrics elements like your fingerprint or photo ID.
A 2FA that includes a secret answer or a fingerprint scan is likely your best option when phone security is your top priority at the airport. An SMS prompt or email 2FA might be accessible to hackers depending on the extent of control they have over your phone. Nevertheless, 2FA is easy to enable, and a great solution to ward off cybercriminals.
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