The internet has made our lives immeasurably easier. All you need is an internet connection and a working browser, and you can do almost anything. But as you might expect, the convenience we enjoy comes at a price. With hackers giving everything to gain access to our sensitive data and steal banking information, the responsibility lies with us as users to keep our online presence as safe as possible.
How to Set Up Google Authenticator for 2-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Almost everyone uses Gmail to perform their daily tasks. From Facebook logins to bank account statements, Gmail has access to most of our sensitive information. So from a hacker’s perspective, it makes perfect sense to crack our Gmail vault. Fortunately, Google has a workaround: two-step verification. Enable it and getting your password isn’t enough for a hacker to gain access.
In this section, we'll explain how to secure your account with two-step verification.
Two-step verification requires an access code every time you log in from an unknown device. This process eliminates the panic after your password is compromised, because the perpetrator still needs that verification code to access your account.
