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šŸ”’ Double Your Security With This One Trick: Turn On MFA

Passwords get stolen every day. But with multi-factor authentication, your accounts stay locked downā€”even if your password leaks.

šŸ’” Tip #1: Turn On MFA for Your Most Important Accounts

MFA (multi-factor authentication) is like adding a deadbolt to your digital front door. It requires you to enter a second codeā€”usually from your phoneā€”in addition to your password.

šŸ” Start here:

  • Your email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)

  • Your banking and investment accounts

  • Your cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)

  • Any work apps like Microsoft 365, Slack, or Zoom

Even if a hacker steals your password, they still canā€™t get in without that second factor.

šŸ’” Tip #2: Use an Authenticator App, Not Just Text Messages

While SMS codes are better than nothing, they can still be intercepted via SIM-swapping or social engineering.

For stronger security, use an authenticator app like:

App

Why Itā€™s Great

Microsoft Authenticator

Super clean and works great with Microsoft 365

Authy

Easy to back up your tokens across devices

Google Authenticator

Simple and trusted

Duo Mobile

Used by many businesses for secure logins

These apps generate time-sensitive codes every 30 secondsā€”even if you're offline.

šŸ”§ Tool of the Week: Authy

Free, cloud-synced 2FA app that works across devices
šŸ”— Visit Authy

šŸ§  Quick Recap

Action

Why It Helps

Turn on MFA everywhere

Stops hackers even if they get your password

Use an authenticator app

Stronger than SMS, safer for sensitive accounts

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