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Video timestamps
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0:00 – Common mistakes of 2FA
0:38 – Error 1: Using SMS text for 2FA
2:11 – Secure your mobile device with Trend Micro
3:01 – Error 2: Restricting where you enable 2FA
4:05 – Mistake 3: Not making proper 2FA backups
5:42 – The future of passwords and 2FA
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Two-factor authentication is a recommended security solution given by most online security experts, but it isn't useful unless you do it right. In this video, Josh shares three common two-factor authentication mistakes and how to fix them.

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