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2FA in Australia: How Two-Factor Authentication Keeps You Safe in 2025 Online threats are getting smarter, and so should we. In Australia, enabling 2FA is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect your digital life in 2025. 🔐 What is 2FA? 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) adds an extra layer of security by requiring two forms of verification — typically your password and a code sent to your phone or generated by an app. ✅ Why Australians Should Use 2FA Blocks over 99% of common phishing attacks Protects your email, banking, and social accounts Required by many AU-based financial platforms 📱 Best 2FA Methods for 2025 Authenticator Apps: Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator Biometric 2FA: Fingerprint, Face ID (especially on phones) Hardware Keys: YubiKey (for advanced users) 🔧 How to Enable 2FA Visit the security settings of your key accounts: Gmail, Facebook, X (Twitter), banking apps, etc. Look for "2-Step Verifica...