Scammers have now devised a way to manipulate the two-factor authentication preventive system to achieve their ends.

First, download the Microsoft Authenticator app, which is available for iOS and Android, and log in. Select the Security tab, then on the next page you'll see an option to select Two-Factor ...

The best part of using two-factor authentication is that it automatically becomes a fraud alert system when someone has your username and password.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. Instead of relying only on a password, MFA requires you to verify your identity using two or more methods.