Jon is a senior Linux systems administrator currently working in the Internet security field. Most of his time is spent reviewing security related issues and developing ways to mitigate damage or prevent them from happening in the first place. He has articles published in Linux Journal and Linux Magazines and was previously the Tech Channel editor for b5 Media.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a relatively easy way to prevent attackers logging into online accounts with stolen credentials. We take a look at what it involves and why it’s become so prevalent.