

The security coverage team at PCMag frequently exhorts readers to use MFA.Īuthenticator apps, such as Authy, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator, enable one of the more secure forms of it. Multi-factor authentication (MFA, also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA) adds another layer of protection. Leaks and hacks from recent years make it clear that passwords alone don't provide enough security to protect your online banking, social media logins, or even accounts for websites where you shop.


