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MFA with security keys

by Patrick Kerrigan, 15/05/2022. Tags: Cryptography Security Web

Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the single most effective steps you can take to protect your online accounts against unauthorised access. Combining something you have (a device or smartcard) or something you are (biometrics) with something you know (your password) ensures that if your password falls into the hands of an attacker, whether through a security breach, malware, or brute force guessing, then they still won't be able to get access to your account.