Google Authenticator is a verification system that generates unique one-time codes on your mobile phone.
To illustrate the effectiveness of Google Authenticator in safeguarding user accounts, let’s consider an incident that occurred in mid-2019. Bitrue, a Singapore-based company, fell victim to a hack that resulted in the theft of $5 million worth of XRP and ADA tokens. The hacker managed to gain access to clients’ login credentials.
Traditionally, most online security procedures for digital asset exchanges involve the use of a username and password. However, with the increasing prevalence of malware and hacking tools, it has become easier for hackers to extract these credentials and steal cryptocurrency tokens. This is where Google Authenticator comes into play.
When logging in, Google Authenticator prompts users to enter a time-sensitive code that can only be generated by the app on their mobile phones. Even if a hacker possesses the login credentials, they cannot access the account without complete control over the user’s phone. This eliminates the risk of SIM card hijacking. Furthermore, Google Authenticator’s two-factor authentication method ensures that the code is not stored on the SIM card. The time-based nature of the code further enhances security.
Google Authenticator provides an additional layer of security by verifying the user’s identity for websites and applications.
When creating an account on a cryptocurrency exchange, it is crucial to enable Google 2FA in order to protect your cryptocurrency tokens. Many exchanges have made this process mandatory due to previous incidents of crypto hacks. Google Authenticator not only requires the use of multiple devices to regain access to an account, but its time-based code mechanism also prevents hackers from having sufficient time to crack two devices for access.
If you are an active trader with a substantial digital asset portfolio in your trading exchange account(s), it is highly recommended to utilize Google Authenticator as an additional layer of security.
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