#1009 - How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack
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2FA Hacks?
Yes, they're possible. Significantly more difficult to hack than if you have no two-factor at all, but possible.
This week's featured article looks at some of the ways it can happen, and how to protect yourself.
How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack
Also this week
- You can't hide the fact that you're using a VPN.
- Saving two-factor codes in your password vault?
- Who sent that email?
- Recovering, versus resetting, your Outlook.com password.
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Featured Article
How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack
No security technique is perfect, but some are better than others.
Two-factor authentication isn't perfect, but it's much better than not using it at all. Here are the various risks and what you can do to protect yourself.
Read: How to Protect Yourself From a Two-Factor Hack
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
Can My ISP See I'm Using a VPN? |  |
| Virtual Private Networks have characteristics visible to your ISP. I'll discuss what they can and cannot see. Read: Can My ISP See I'm Using a VPN? | |
Isn't Putting Two Factor Codes in My Password Vault Less Secure? |  |
| Storing 2FA codes in 1Password alongside passwords might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal, especially compared to the convenience. Read: Isn't Putting Two Factor Codes in My Password Vault Less Secure? | |
How Do I Tell Who Sent an Email? |  |
| It's extremely unlikely. I'll walk you through why that is and one way you might get lucky. Read: How Do I Tell Who Sent an Email? | |
How Can I Recover an Outlook Password Without Resetting It? |  |
| Microsoft doesn't know your Outlook.com password. Honest. That makes recovering it without changing it challenging. Read: How Can I Recover an Outlook Password Without Resetting It? | |
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 | How Can I Recover An Outlook Password Without Resetting It?Microsoft doesn't know your Outlook.com password. Honest. That makes recovering it without changing it challenging.Watch: How Can I Recover An Outlook Password Without Resetting It? |
 | How Do I Tell Who Sent An Email?It's extremely unlikely. I'll walk you through why that is and one way you might get lucky.Watch: How Do I Tell Who Sent An Email? |
 | Isn't Putting Two Factor Codes In My Password Vault Less Secure?Storing 2FA codes in 1Password alongside passwords might slightly reduce security, but the risk is minimal, especially compared to the convenience.Watch: Isn't Putting Two Factor Codes In My Password Vault Less Secure? |
 | How To Protect Yourself From A Two Factor HackTwo factor authentication isn't perfect, but it's much better than not using it at all. Here are the various hack risks and what you can do to protect yourself.Watch: How To Protect Yourself From A Two Factor Hack |
 | Can My ISP See I'm Using a VPN?Virtual Private Networks have characteristics visible to your ISP. I'll discuss what they can and cannot see.Watch: Can My ISP See I'm Using a VPN? |
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