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Two-factor authentication, also referred to as 2FA, protects users from unauthorized access to Lehigh accounts in the event that a password is compromised |
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. 2FA is only open to faculty and staff. |
You may already be familiar with 2FA if you've accessed sites that require it, such as for online banking. Two-factor authentication uses two pieces of information to establish your identity when you are trying to access a site or service:
- The first factor is something you know, such as your password.
The second factor is something only you have, such as your mobile phone.
If your password is compromised through a phishing attack or other malicious means, a cybercriminal would also need your second factor to access your account.
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