… Enable two-factor authentication everywhere. A lost or stolen device becomes far less dangerous when an account without the second factor simply cannot be accessed. That extra layer of security is the difference between a recovered situation and a full identity theft incident. …
… Had it gone undetected, the flaw would have allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and access victim accounts with just a password. …
… Users who downloaded during this period should secure accounts, check wallets, enable multi-factor authentication, and run malware scans or reinstall their OS. …
… Hardware keys are widely considered one of the most secure authentication methods because they rely on encrypted credentials stored directly on the device rather than something that can be stolen or guessed. …
… Had it gone undetected, the flaw would have allowed hackers to bypass two-factor authentication and access victim accounts with just a password. …
… 9 Enable the Windows Biometric Service If the fingerprint sensor is already enabled, or enabling it doesn't resolve the issue, make sure the Windows Biometric Service, which manages fingerprint sensors and Windows Hello authentication, is turned on. …