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|Scenario Task Parent=I want to protect my email account from unauthorised access
|Scenario Task Type=Hacking, Unauthorised access
|Scenario Task Description=[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-factor_authentication 2 factor authentication] also known as 2-step and 2fa is a method of authenticating yourself with a combination of two components: something you know (password) and something you have (e.g. mobile phone). The idea behind this method is that its incredibly difficult for the hacker to have access to both components. The service must be offered by your email provider and many of them do now.
*[https://www.google.ca/landing/2step/ Google 2-step verification]
*[http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/two-step-verification-faq Hotmail 2-step verification]
*[https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN5013.html Yahoo 2-step verification]
[https://help.yahoo.com/kb/SLN5013.html Here's a list] of other popular online services that provide 2fa
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