Two-Factor Authentication: A False Sense of Security?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is widely promoted as a must-have security feature for all online accounts, including content creator accounts on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. While 2FA is an extra layer of security, it isn’t bulletproof. Hackers have evolved, developing ways to bypass it and hijack accounts with alarming efficiency.
In this article, we explain why 2FA isn’t enough, how attackers sidestep this defense, and