CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS

Use two-factor authentication apps instead of SMS

Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security and makes it harder for others to access your accounts. It is more secure to use authenticator apps (such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator) instead of SMS as an added layer of protection. Why? It is generally easier for a hacker to gain access to your text messages than it is to gain physical access to your phone. Cybercriminals can access SMS messages through various means and can intercept authentication codes that are texted to you, thus compromising your accounts.