Two-factor authentication (2FA) is intended to make the login process more secure for Internet users. Users must also enter a code after entering their email address and password as usual.
2FA can increase security on the Internet and in services such as online banking, according to chip.de experts. However, there are still some myths surrounding the ominous second step of authentication for logins. According to c hip.de, contrary to what many users assume, 2FA is not. “Waterproof” namely, SMS are unencrypted and can be manipulated comparatively easily.