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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two steps to verify a user's identity, typically involving a password and a second factor like a code sent to a mobile phone. This process helps prevent unauthorized access to accounts, even if a password is compromised. Various methods of 2FA include SMS passcodes, email verification, and biometric scans like fingerprints.

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Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires two steps to verify a user's identity, typically involving a password and a second factor like a code sent to a mobile phone. This process helps prevent unauthorized access to accounts, even if a password is compromised. Various methods of 2FA include SMS passcodes, email verification, and biometric scans like fingerprints.

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Cyber Sprinters: Activity 1b

Two-factor authentication
What is two-factor authentication?
• A way to stop hackers getting into your
accounts, even if they know your password.
• It’s called ‘Two-factor’ because you provide 2
factors (or steps) to authenticate yourself.
• Authenticate is a fancy way of saying (‘prove
you are who you say you are’).
• If you’ve been asked to enter a code when
accessing Netflix/Amazon Prime, you’ve
already used 2-factor authentication!
How does two-factor authentication work?
• Imagine you’re trying to access a shopping site.
• You’ll be asked to enter your password (the first step),
but also a second step.
• This is often a passcode that’s sent to
your mobile phone.
• You need to enter your password and the
code to prove that’s it’s really you.
Different types of two-factor authentication
• Entering a passcode code that you’ve sent been sent it just one
type of authentication.
• You could be asked to enter click a button or enter a code that’s
been sent to your email address.
• You could be asked to use your fingerprint scanner.
• Let’s have a look at how these might work in more detail.
Two-factor authentication: text message (SMS)
• When you log on, the company
send a passcode to your phone.
• You enter the passcode.
• The company know that it’s you
(and not a criminal who has your
password).
• You’re allowed access!
Two-factor authentication: fingerprint scanner
• When you log on, the company asks you
to scan your fingerprint.
• You scan your fingerprint.
• The company know that it’s you
(and not a criminal who has your
password).
• You’re allowed access!
Two-factor authentication: email
• When you log on, the company
sends you an email.
• You open the email, and click the
button (or enter a passcode).
• The company know that it’s you
(and not a criminal who has your
password).
• You’re allowed access!
Two-factor authentication: what have we learned?
• Accounts that have been set up with two-factor authentication have
an extra layer of security.
• It stops anyone who might know your password from getting in.
• There are different ways you can prove that it’s really you.
• passcode
• email
• fingerprint
• It’s often shortened to 2FA.
• Authentication means ‘proving it’s really you’.

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