Action fraud warns public to protect Email and social media accounts with 2FA

When action fraud speaks out issuing a warning to protect you accounts it’s advisable that you listen and that its warning is taken seriously.

“Cyberattacks and hacking are carried out by faceless cybercriminals who target unsuspecting victims looking to take advantages of unprotected social media and email accounts,” Adam Mercer - The deputy director of action fraud

Action fraud is warning people to provide an extra layer of protection and enable the 2-step verification (2SV) This warning is being seriously advised regarding the past 12 months over 33,600 people have been hacked through social media or emails.

Two- step verification, often referred to as two factor authentication, cannot guarantee account security. However, 2SV gives another layer of protection to your accounts, making it harder for hackers and scammers to succeed.

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