#1014 – Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised

There's no such thing as perfect security

And that includes two-factor authentication. Yes, it significantly increases the security of your account, regardless of which form of 2FA you use, but it's not perfect.

This week's featured article discusses how one of the more popular forms of two-factor authentication can be hacked. The good news is, it's completely in your control to avoid it.

Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised

Also this week

• I don't know. Seriously, I don't.
• Recovering "permanently" deleted email.
• Repairing Office. (Microsoft Office. Sorry, I can't help you in the workplace.)
• Megabytes. Gigabytes. Terabytes. Then what?

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Featured Article

Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised
It requires your participation.

Some forms of two factor authentication have vulnerabilities. Here's how to avoid it.
Read: Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised

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Terminology Matters When it comes to technology, it seems like there's a whole 'nother language to learn. Using the right terminology is important to being understood and getting your problems resolved. Watch: Terminology Matters

Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised Some forms of 2FA have vulnerabilities. Here's how to avoid it. Watch: Beware the Middleman: How Your 2FA Could Be Compromised

Can Permanently Deleted Email Be Recovered? In most cases, permanently deleted email is gone and can't be recovered. As always, however, there are exceptions. Watch: Can Permanently Deleted Email Be Recovered?

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