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What is multi factor authentication?
Multi factor authentication, or MFA, adds extra layers of security beyond just a password. Imagine needing your password AND a code sent to your phone to log in. This makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access accounts, even if they steal your initial login details, like those potentially exposed in the French tax data breach.
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