The Top 7 Reasons You Should Be Using MFA

Multifactor authentication is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. It requires users to verify their identity using two or more methods—typically something they know (like a password) and something they have (like a phone or security key).

Even if a hacker gets your password, MFA makes it much harder for them to break in. Let’s list the top seven reasons you should be using MFA wherever it’s available:

• Stops most account takeovers. As noted, even if cybercriminals steal your password, they can’t get in without your second authentication factor.
• Protects sensitive data. MFA adds essential protection for your financial, health, and work-related information stored in online accounts.
• Defends against phishing. MFA makes it much harder for attackers to exploit credentials captured through phishing scams.
• Reduces impact of reused passwords. If you’ve reused a password across multiple sites (not recommended, to say the least!), MFA can still help prevent unauthorized access.
• Complies with security policies. Many employers and service providers now require MFA to meet regulatory and internal cybersecurity standards.
• Safeguards remote access. With more people working from home, MFA helps ensure that only authorized users can access corporate systems.
• Easy to use. Modern MFA options—like push notifications, biometrics, and authenticator apps—make logging in secure without being a hassle.

In an age of cyber threats, MFA is one of the simplest and most effective steps you can take to protect yourself. Turn it on for your email, bank, cloud storage, social media, and any other account that supports it. A few extra seconds at login could save you from a major security breach.

Find out more about ways to keep your information safe on our Fraud & Theft Protection page here.