Edie here: We have such generous contributors! Ginny lost 5,000 followers in a Facebook hack and now she's sharing her hard-learned lessons with us. Writers, don’t risk your platform—learn how two-factor authentication (2FA) can protect your social media accounts.
I Lost 5,000 Followers Overnight—Here's Why Writers Must Use 2FA
by Ginny Cruz, MPA, PT
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra security method that requires two different forms of verification to log in to an online account. We all know that online accounts, such as your email or electricity bill, require a username and password. 2FA is when your online vendor requires you to enter an additional security code after you provide your username and password. This unique code is sent to another of your accounts, such as an email or cellphone. When you receive it, you enter the security code on the vendor's website to complete the login process. This process is an example of using 2FA to log in to your accounts.
