Eva Velasquez
CEO, Identity Theft Resource Center
Eva Velasquez leads the Identity Theft Resource Center, which provides advocacy and education on identity theft and cybersecurity issues.
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Is Two-Factor Authentication Actually Keeping Your Financial Accounts Safe — or Just Creating the Illusion of Security While the Real Vulnerabilities Go Unaddressed?Two-factor authentication is one of the best defenses for your financial accounts—but it's not a guarantee of safety. While 2FA dramatically reduces the risk of unauthorized access, it can't protect against phishing, social engineering, weak passwords, or compromised devices. The strongest security comes from combining 2FA with good digital habits, not relying on it alone.