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Your accounts aren’t as safe as you think: The danger of SMS 2FA

Your accounts aren’t as safe as you think: The danger of SMS 2FA – howtogeek.com
Two-factor authentication is a popular way to add another security measure to an online account. Unfortunately, an alarming number of services, applications, and websites still use SMS authentication for 2FA, which is one of the most insecure approaches around. If you can avoid using it, you should.

Proton Authenticator Tutorial: How to Secure Your 2FA Codes

Proton Authenticator Tutorial: How to Secure Your 2FA Codes & Never Get Locked Out of Your Account – youtube.com · Proton Guides & Updates
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to set up Proton Authenticator, the open-source 2FA app that gives you:
Take 15 minutes to set this up now and save yourself days (or weeks) of account recovery later.

Don’t Fall for It: Social Engineering and How Scammers Hack Your Brain

Don’t Fall for It: Social Engineering and How Scammers Hack Your Brain – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
How to recognize, avoid, and beat the scams.
Think you’re too smart to fall for a scam? Think again. Scammers aren’t targeting your intelligence; they’re targeting your humanity. I’ll share the sneaky mind tricks they use every day and help you spot the red flags before it’s

Your password manager can do more than you think, but only if you’ve set it up properly

Your password manager can do more than you think, but only if you’ve set it up properly – MSN.com

Besides increased security, these additional features are what motivated people like me to move away from simpler solutions built into browsers in favor of a standalone password manager. But these additional features do require you to set up your password manager correctly.

Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in?

Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Traveling and suddenly locked out of Outlook.com? I’ll explain why Microsoft asks for extra sign-in proof, what “something unusual” really means, and how to set up backup email, phone, or authenticator options before you leave so you can get your code and your account back when it matters most.

Here are some imposter red flags to watch for

Here are some imposter red flags to watch for – Charles Schwab

Investment scammers are getting more savvy and increasingly personal. They may pose as investment professionals, leaders of trusted financial institutions, and even Schwab employees, all to gain your confidence and trust. With vigilance and a few tips on imposter tactics and techniques, you can recognize these fraudsters and steer clear of their traps.

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