"Turn It On" The Ultimate Guide To Two-Factor Authentication

TeleSign has launched a campaign to encourage more users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) security controls for their online accounts. Turn It On website gives detailed instructions how to do this for Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Apple and numerous other accounts.

According to the TeleSign's Consumer Account Security Report 80 percent of consumers are worried about their online security, but only 30 percent are confident that passwords adequately protect their online accounts. Additionally, about 70 percent are in search of additional help to secure accounts.

With the launch of the Turn It On campaign and access to the free online 2FA guide, consumers now have a simple, easy-to-understand tool for adding additional security online.

Two-factor authentication FAQ

Two-factor authentication or shorter as 2FA is an attempt to make log-in process more secure. Basic log-in process asks for username and password. In 2FA authentication there is an extra authentication level.

CNET has an article dealing with some common questions around two-factor authentication. The article can be read here.