{"id":17885,"date":"2021-06-28T11:38:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aptgadget.com\/?p=17885"},"modified":"2021-06-28T11:38:54","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:38:54","slug":"how-to-use-two-factor-authentication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aptgadget.com\/de\/how-to-use-two-factor-authentication\/","title":{"rendered":"So verwenden Sie die Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung im Jahr 2021 ganz einfach"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, concerns over data privacy and online security, in general, are becoming more and more pressing. One of the reasons, simply, is that more people have smart devices, which means that more people are online. With an increased number of people online, this means that more personal information is out there on servers all over \u2013 the servers of big data companies among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The number of smartphone users in the US alone in 2021 looks to be around 298 million<\/a>, which is a staggering number. With more users being so easily connected, this means that more accounts are created on various platforms online every day. A large part of our lives is now taking place online, whether we like it or not. It\u2019s inevitable, but it also has larger implications for the security of our data. Our online accounts are now becoming prime targets for cybercriminals who know that they\u2019ve potentially got an increasing number of places from which to steal data. And, with data leaks becoming more commonplace, cybercrime does not look to be slowing down anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What can we do about it? Educating ourselves about online security in general and getting into safe online habits is a necessity today. One of the key ways in which you can bolster your online security is by using two-factor authentication, or 2FA, when logging into your accounts. Let\u2019s look further into this extra layer of digital security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is 2FA?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2FA is the savvy way to refer to two-factor authentication. It\u2019s exactly what the name implies, but let\u2019s break it down further. Basically, when logging into an account, you need to validate your identity to make sure that it really is you attempting to log in. We\u2019re all used to the old username (or email) and password method logging into an account. The truth is, using a password is still one of the most secure ways to protect an account, but it\u2019s not impenetrable. We all know that accounts can be hacked, even if you\u2019ve got a complex password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what makes 2FA different? Well, your password makes up one factor. The second factor in the 2-step verification<\/a> process, essentially, means that you\u2019re able to add another mechanism into the mix, over and above your usual password, when logging into an account. This mechanism can be in a variety of forms, but it’s usually a biometric factor, one-time passcode, or another similar token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is My Password Not Enough?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ask yourself this question and then think about it for a few minutes. Do you really believe that your passwords are strong enough to keep hackers out? Comparitech finds that 59% of people<\/a> use their name or date of birth as part of their passwords in some way or the other. Even though we\u2019re told time and time again to use strong passwords which cannot be easily guessed by others, we still manage to make it that much easier for others to access our accounts. You might think that people won\u2019t guess that information about you if they ever want to breach one of your accounts, but it\u2019s surprisingly easy to find out such information. We give away a lot more than we might think on our social media profiles<\/a>, for example, where our birthdays and other personal information are shared with friends and others (depending on your privacy settings). We often create patterns and those who want to get in can figure these out when trying to decrypt our passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Password hygiene doesn\u2019t seem to be a priority for many. And even for those who do take it seriously and go the extra mile to use a password manager, for instance, many of us fall victim to phishing scams by email where our account credentials get stolen by malicious actors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when a hacker gets hold of your login details, they\u2019ve got your password and then they\u2019re in. That\u2019s why 2FA is important and can help to protect you by offering that second layer of security. It\u2019s important to note that 2FA is not 100% safe, but it\u2019s far safer than just using one layer of security for your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two-Factor Authentication Methods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tech companies have begun to see the need for 2FA features. By helping their users or clients in bolstering their login security, they also effectively safeguard themselves, as well as their reputation. It\u2019s an increasingly common feature among reputable organizations, whether they\u2019re centered on tech or not. The issue of data protection has become paramount<\/a>. We\u2019ve mentioned two common methods of 2FA earlier, but let\u2019s look at how they work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One-time Passcodes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re going to enable 2FA on your Google account<\/a> or on another platform, this is probably one of the first methods that will pop up as an option. The one-time passcode (OTP) is a common and simple way of 2FA which people are becoming increasingly familiar with. You\u2019ve probably used this method already without realizing that it\u2019s part of a 2FA security feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you type in your username (or email address) and password like you normally would, you\u2019re not immediately signed in to your account. You\u2019ll notice that you\u2019re taken to another page that asks for a one-time passcode. You can choose how you\u2019d like to receive this randomly-generated passcode \u2013 either by SMS on your phone, via email, authentication app, or a security key device. It\u2019s usually wise to receive it on your phone because, this way, a hacker can only gain access to your account if they\u2019re also in possession of your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These OTPs are generally only available for a limited period of time, which serves to heighten security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biometrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since smartphones and other tech are becoming, well, smarter, biometric two-factor authentication is gaining traction. After logging in with your password as usual, this method of 2FA requires that you scan your fingerprints, iris, or face into the system. Once the platform recognizes you and sees that there\u2019s a match, you\u2019ve gained access. Like an OTP sent to your device, the use of biometrics makes it far more difficult for others to gain access to your accounts.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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