First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google Authenticator app and tap the plus sign. Record the 2FA code/key. Whenever you're ...

When you have 2FA set up, you derail their plans. Two-factor authentication is used by a wide variety of organizations, from workplaces and schools to banks, social media companies, and more.

Dearing used the third-party app Google Authenticator because two-factor apps are often considered the most secure since codes expire. "There's nothing consistent that someone can steal from you ...