MFA
Multi-Factor Authentication
Geek Speak:
A security measure requiring multiple forms of verification (like a password and a mobile code) to access systems, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Plain English:
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Multi-Factor Authentication, or MFA, is an extra layer of security that helps protect your online accounts by requiring more than just a password to log in.
Instead of relying solely on something you know (like a password), MFA also requires something you have (like a code sent to your phone) or something you are (like a fingerprint or face scan).
For example, you might enter your password and then confirm a text message code, making it much harder for hackers to break in, even if they know your password.
In simple terms, MFA helps keep your accounts safer by double-checking that it’s really you logging in.