#2factorauthentication

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Why is 2-factor authentication one of the best ways to safeguard?

Two-factor authentication (also known as multi-factor authentication) has emerged as an efficient way to foil brute force attacks.

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In today’s technology-centered world, keeping your personal information safe can seem like a daunting task. Remember, YOU are the first line of defense in protecting your data. Learn about new threats, stay updated and take the necessary precautions to keep your data private.

To better protect you, we’ve collated 8 tips that you can use to control who sees your data.

• Use a VPN on public wifi • Use a password manager • Always back up your data • Install reliable security apps on all your devices • Regularly update software and devices • Don’t overshare on social media • Turn off network services when not in use • Use two-factor authentication whenever it is offered

Found these tips useful? Did we miss anything?⁠

Let us know in the comments section.

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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram

We constantly focus on ways to keep your digital lives more secure. We provide tips on everything from creating strong passwords to enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on all online accounts that support it. The extra layer of security that 2FA provides is an essential tool that helps protect your data and online accounts. Here is how to protect your Instagram account by enabling 2FA.

Why Secure Instagram?

Everyone loves photos. That’s obvious by the smash success of Instagram, the photo-centric social network service acquired by Facebook in 2012 for just a billion bucks. It’s hard to find anyone these days not using the service as it takes the difficulty out of sharing public and private moments with friends, family, and even strangers. Ah, but there it is. For many of us, what we love about Instagram is the ability to share private photos with only those we choose. As we talk about frequently, there’s almost a no better way to lock things down, including on Instagram, than two-factor authentication (aka – multifactor authentication, or two-step verification).

Setup Two-Factor Authentication on Instagram

For this article, I am using the iOS version of Instagram but the process is similar on Android. To get started, launch the Instagram app and tap your Profile icon in the lower-right corner. Then tap the hamburger menu that pops up on the upper-right corner of the screen.

From the menu that pops up, tap on Settings. Then on the following menu that comes up, tap Security from the list.

Now, from the “Login Security” menu tap on Two-Factor Authentication. The 2FA wizard will start, tap the Get Started button at the bottom.

Now you’ll need to make a choice. You can choose the type of second-factor of authentication you want to use. While using a text message to verify your account is better than no extra protection at all, a more secure method is to use an authentication app like Google Authenticator, Authy, Duo Mobile, or Microsoft Authenticator. Turn on the Authentication App (Recommended) switch.

Next, follow the onscreen instructions. Download an authenticator app if you don’t have one already and launch it when you get the message that Instagram wants to open it.

2FA Confirmation and Backup Codes Once the authenticator app opens you will need to copy and paste the code into Instagram. After that, you will get the confirmation screen letting you know 2FA has been enabled. You’ll also be given the opportunity to copy down backup codes. Make sure to write them down or store the screenshot of the codes in a secure location. These are essential when it comes to being in a situation where the authenticator app isn’t working or you don’t have access to your phone.

After you’re done setting up 2FA and getting your backup codes, you will be brought to the Two-Factor Authentication screen. You can enable an SMS backup to your authenticator backup if you want. You can also tap Additional Methods and learn about other ways to log in securely.

For example, you can turn on the “Login Requests” feature. Instagram will then send a code to a new device you’re logging in from. Here you can also get access to your backup codes.

You’re all set. 2FA is now enabled on your Instagram account. You’ll need to provide the extra code that your authenticator app provides the next time you log in. Remember, the thing about security is nothing is 100%. Security is all about layers. The more you pay attention, even the little things, the better protected you will be. Now that you have security on the brain, why not stop by and review our articles on securing your Facebook with 2FA and don’t forget about adding it to your Twitter account, too. Read the full article

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How to Set Up Two Factor Authentication Feature on iPhone

Apple provides several security measures to its consumers, and one of the most popular is the 2-factor authentication process.

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Things To Know Before Investing In Cryptocurrency

Although millions of people have already heard about cryptocurrency, half of them don't know how to invest in cryptocurrency. Investing in cryptocurrency isn't an easy task, but if you become an expert in cryptocurrency investments, then you will be able to generate huge profits in the long run. Mentioned below are a few points which you must know before investing in cryptocurrency: Motive To Invest In Cryptocurrency You have to find and understand your motive for investing in cryptocurrency.  Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) FOMO is defined as anxiety which means an exciting or interesting event. A person can suffer from anxiety by seeing posts on social media. He has to control his emotions. He has to make decisions logically.  Jealousy           Jealousy is defined as a combined emotion of unhappy and angry. A person can be jealous of someone who is doing better. Once again he has to control his emotions and make decisions logically.  Do Some Research A person has to research profoundly before investing in cryptocurrency. Choose a cryptocurrency Know about the cryptocurrency specifically Know the difference between Cryptocurrency, Utility Token and Tokenized Security. Cryptocurrency: A digital currency is known as cryptocurrency Utility Token: It is defined as a digital token of cryptocurrency. It is issued for funding the development of a new cryptocurrency. The issuer of the utility token offers a good or service. The good or service can be purchased with the utility token.  Tokenization of securities or shares of a company: It means using blockchain technology to register, issue, and transfer securities.  According to the Howey test, if a token doesn't qualify as a security, then the token will be a utility token. 5. Search Exchange Search for a reputable exchange Create an account on the exchange Verify the account 6. Buy Cryptocurrency     Make your first purchase from a reputable exchange 7. Buy Crypto Wallet     You can buy a crypto wallet from an exchange. You can also purchase a crypto wallet from other platforms. You have to store your purchased cryptocurrency into a crypto wallet. 8. 2 Factor Authentication     You have to do 2 Factor Authentication (2FA) on your account and wallet. 2FA is a security process used to authenticate two factors of users.   a. First factor: Something that a user knows (Password) b. Second factor: Something that a user has or something that a user actually is The main purpose of 2FA is to stop unauthorized users from accessing other accounts with stolen passwords. 9. Phone Lock You must use pins/fingerprint/face recognition to lock your phone  10. Spreadsheet You must keep a spreadsheet of cryptocurrency transactions 11. Track You must track your transactions 12. Buy More Cryptocurrency You can buy more than one cryptocurrency. 14. Diversify your crypto portfolio Crypto portfolio diversification means investing in different cryptocurrencies in order to manage investment risks. You invest in four cryptocurrencies A, B, C, and D. Cryptocurrencies B and D don't perform well in the cryptocurrency market, but cryptocurrencies A and D perform well in the cryptocurrency market. You can make profits with cryptocurrencies A and D by selling them. 15. Make Your Strategy You can either do trading or hodling. a. Trading: You can buy and sell cryptocurrency hourly or daily with the objective to take advantage of swings in the cryptocurrency market.  b. Hodling: You can hold a particular cryptocurrency for a longer time with the objective to sell the cryptocurrency when it will increase in use and value.  Note: This article has not been written for the promotion of cryptocurrency investments. But it is written as a knowledge purpose only. Individuals can go ahead with the cryptocurrency investments on their own risk. Read the full article

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*** My design was on the right btw.***

The owner of this site (solid2fa.com) decided to runaway with my design without any compensation or notice. It was my design entry from a contest he made through 99designs. After confronting him and a couple of emails, discussions, explanations, he decides to offer me compensation lower than what was supposed to be the prize on his contest, and then asks for revisions?! Seriously?

Dude, you stole my design, seriously! It was accessible, it was public, even if you say it wasn’t live, live or not, you still stole my design.

I just don't get how people have the stomach to STEAL someones work.

You worked hard for it, slept late, skipped meals, then you get f*cked up.

I wonder, who can trust a company like this, a service like this that offers security, when the man behind steals.

Anyway, he took down his site, temporarily. (I hope he won’t do the same if he decides to run another contest).

For those who are or will be using solid2fa.com’s service, good luck!

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แล้วหลังจากนั้น ผมเลยไป enable feature นึงของ Tumblr ขึ้นมา คือ 2-factor authentication ครับ หลักการง่ายๆคือ  Tumblr ไม่เชื่อถือรหัสผ่านที่เรากรอกเต็มที่ 100% ครับ แต่จะเชื่อ ถ้ามีหลักฐานอย่างอื่นในการยืนยันตัวตน จึงเป็นที่มาของ 2-factor authentication ผมด้วยความที่หัวเรื่องซีเคียวริตี้มาก่อน เลยจัดเลย จากนั้นเสร็จ ตั้งแต่วันนั้นก็พบปัญหาเลยครับ คือ login ผ่าน Application Tumblr on iOS พบว่า "มันไม่ส่ง PASSCODE มาให้" ทำให้ login ไม่ได้ครับ เลยเป็นเหตุให้ไม่ได้เขียน blog ไปนานมาก (ข้ออ้าง) 555+

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#Huh?

คือมีออฟชั่นสองอัน คือ SMS และ Authenticator App อันหลังน่าสนใจครับ

App ตัวนี้ จำทะหน้าที่เหมือน RSA token อ่ะครับ หลักการเดียวกันเลย คือ gen เลขออกมา เปลี่ยนไปเรื่อยๆ ทุกๆกี่วิ ว่าไป รหัสจะเป็น 6-digit 1-time password ครับ วิธีเซ็ตก็ง่าย ทางด้านเทคนิคแล้ว แอปตัวนี้อิมพลิเมนต์มาจาก TOTP security token จาก RFC 6238 ครับ ไงสนใจลองเอา keyword เหล่านี้ไปหาต่อเองเนอะ :)

แล้วพอดีคิดออกว่า เคยมี Google Authenticator Application อยู่ในมือถือ เลยลองเลยครับ

เริ่มต้นง่ายๆ แค่ เปิดออฟชั่น "Generate code via authenticator app" จากนั้นก็เปิด Authenticator app จากมือถือเราเลยครับ กดสแกน QR code เสร็จแล้ว

เวลาจะล๊อกอิน กรอก user & pass ปกติครับ จากนั้นมันก็จะให้ใส่ pincode อีกรอบ เราก็เปิดมือถือเรา ดูว่ารหัสเป็นเลขอะไร กรอก เสร็จแล้วครับ ง่าย และ ปลอดภัย :)

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