Protect Your Online Accounts with Two-Step Verification

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Published: April 14, 2025

Digital Security Starts with 2SV

In today’s digital world, protecting your online identity is more important than ever. One simple but powerful way to keep your accounts secure is by using Two-Step Verification (2SV) — also known as Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

2SV adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring a second form of authentication when you log in. This usually means entering a one-time passcode sent to your mobile device, in addition to your usual password.

Why Use Two-Step Verification?

Activating 2SV helps protect against:

Fraud Risk

Identity Theft

Account Recovery Issues

Even if a hacker has your password, they’ll be blocked without your second form of verification.

Where Can You Use 2SV?

You can enable 2SV on many of your most-used services, including:

Email

Online Banking

Social Media Accounts

What to Do if Your Account Has Been Hacked

Think your account’s been compromised? Don’t panic—take action:

  1. Report it to Action Fraud – so that law enforcement can investigate.

  2. Visit the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) website for expert advice on securing your accounts and preventing future attacks.