I’ll just come right out and say it. You can ignore the rest of this article by just reading the next paragraph.
Turn on Multifactor Authentication (🔐 MFA) everywhere. Everywhere. If nowhere else, turn it on at your email account, bank login, investment portfolio, DropBox, or anywhere that you can’t afford to be hacked.
That’s it. If I had a microphone 🎤, I’d drop it right there.
Why is this a big deal? Because hackers have outsmarted all of us. You can assume they already have your bank login information (username/password). Why? Because passwords are not as safe as they used to be. Thanks to the dark web. 🤡
Trust me. I’ve been to the dark web. It’s worse than you think.
So, what is MFA? It’s that silly code that is texted to you when you are trying to log in somewhere? It can also be called 2-Factor Authentication (2FA).
It’s kind of like having a bouncer 🙋♂️ standing outside the front door of your house. You may have a key to get in, but they’ll want to see your ID to make sure it’s you. In other words, you need TWO methods to get into your home (key and ID). Or on a website it can consist of your password and a code that is texted to you.
If you don’t know how to enable MFA/2FA on a particular (sensitive) website… ask them. It’s a big red flag nowadays if all you need is a username and password to get into a website.
There are also other great MFA/2FA options, including biometric options (finger, face, etc..) or using an Authenticator on your phone that cycles a new code every 20 seconds.
I know, I know, I know this sounds so simple. But this simple security adjustment can dramatically boost your security profile on the internet.
Just don’t lose your phone. 🤓
Of course, please reach out if you need help with increasing your business’s security posture on the Internet. I promise… it can also fill in the loopholes in your cybersecurity insurance. Send me a message. 🙂
Originally published at geek3.com on September 11, 2024
