

The FBI does warn people about the risks of SIM swapping and phishing tools, but two-factor authentication is still effective in protecting accounts. Not much data is available about the specifics of phishing attempts like this, but the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 25,344 reports of phishing in 2017 (PDF). Unlike a stolen password, two-factor authentication software tokens need to be grabbed in real time to be useful. Someone could email you a link to a fake Gmail login page saying your account needs an update, where you then log in with your username, password, and two-factor authentication token. It is still susceptible to advanced phishing attempts. But two-factor authentication isn’t perfect-no security tool is. Now any time you need to sign in to a FirstFleet account on an outside network, you will need to approve the sign in with this app.Two-factor authentication can protect against more-basic phishing attempts, such as when a fake login page tries to steal your password. If not, please try again or email mobile app should create a FirstFleet account and will have a 6 digit code in the Account tabĩ.

*If, when you reopen the app, your screen looks like step 8, then your phone is set up correctly. *IF you ever see this warning screen, please restart the Authenticator app and reopen. Then scan the QR code in the popup window with the app on your phone This will take you to a QR code you can scan from your mobile device to pair the account and device together.ħ. Then when you see this screen, click next.Ħ. Next, you'll see this window - you will need to download the app to your mobile device at this time using one of the links below depending on what type of device you have.ĥ.

After clicking the link, you will be taken to a Microsoft verification page. To get started, click this link Microsoft MFA SetupĢ. Written Training: PLEASE USE YOUR LAPTOP FOR MOST OF THIS PROCESSġ.
