If you’re the owner of the account, great: you input the 2FA code when prompted and gain access. Companies like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft encourage users to add a device- like a mobile phone- to which they can send a login code when an attempted account login is registered.
While it’s not foolproof, it’s one of the most accessible online security measures you can take, and we at TechBldrs IT Support we recommend it highly. In case you missed last month’s article, we’ll recap: most people with online accounts have been asked to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) before. But what if you’re a member of the 45% of Americans that have an iPhone as their smartphone of choice? This month, we’ll be covering what to do if you lose your Apple device. Last month, we covered what to do to protect your digital life if you lose an Android device with access to your online accounts.