How to use two-factor authentication to lock down your accounts the right way.

MULTI-factor authentication; COMPUTER passwords; PASSWORD software; TEXT messages

If you're ready to take 2FA more seriously, here are some options to consider: USE AN AUTHENTICATOR APP Instead of sending 2FA codes by text message, most major online services let you use an authenticator app to generate codes on your phone. The authenticator app syncs up to your online service - usually by having you scan a one-time QR code - and from then on, you use the app to look up the code when you're logging in on a new device. While Google and Microsoft both offer their own authenticator apps that work with a wide range of online services, I personally prefer Authy (fave. co/36EzKHx). [Extracted from the article]

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