Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It's everywhere these days: 2FA (two-factor authentication). More and more, you must use something more than just a password to secure your online accounts. Some sites, like PayPal, are apparently requiring 2FA for everyone. So, what types of 2FA are there? Do you have to use a smartphone? Is there an alternative to SMS-based 2FA? And most importantly, is it that much safer? Finally, I reveal the other reason why everyone is pushing 2FA so much - and it doesn't have anything to do with your security or privacy!
Hardware Security Keys (affiliate links):
- Yubico 5 2FA USB + NFC key: amzn.to/2L1BzTY
- Google Titan Security keys: store.google.com/product/titan_security_key
Authy app: authy.com
My article Two-Factor Authentication without SMS or a smartphone:
scottiestech.info/2020/11/02/two-factor-authentication-without-sms-or-a-smartphone
More techie tips: scottiestech.info
It's everywhere these days: 2FA (two-factor authentication). More and more, you must use something more than just a password to secure your online accounts. Some sites, like PayPal, are apparently requiring 2FA for everyone. So, what types of 2FA are there? Do you have to use a smartphone? Is there an alternative to SMS-based 2FA? And most importantly, is it that much safer? Finally, I reveal the other reason why everyone is pushing 2FA so much - and it doesn't have anything to do with your security or privacy!
Hardware Security Keys (affiliate links):
- Yubico 5 2FA USB + NFC key: amzn.to/2L1BzTY
- Google Titan Security keys: store.google.com/product/titan_security_key
Authy app: authy.com
My article Two-Factor Authentication without SMS or a smartphone:
scottiestech.info/2020/11/02/two-factor-authentication-without-sms-or-a-smartphone
More techie tips: scottiestech.info
