2FA Saves The Day!

Picture this: It’s 9 p.m., and our office admin, Dee, is winding down for the night, casually scrolling through social media as one might do, when a Microsoft Authenticator notification suddenly pops up on her phone. Someone is attempting to log into her work email. The problem? First, she isn’t trying to log in, and second, the attempt is coming from South Carolina—while she remains (unfortunately) in Ohio.

Recognizing the security risk, she immediately denies the request and notifies the team. (One of the many benefits of working with IT professionals.) Taking no chances, David advises her to log into her work computer to reset the password. Meanwhile, he also logs in to manually log her out of all active sessions as an added precaution.

The result? No breach, no compromise—just a reminder that two-factor authentication (2FA) works exactly as intended.

While 2FA can sometimes feel like an extra step, this situation highlights why it’s an essential layer of security. Even the most diligent users can find themselves targeted, whether through leaked credentials, phishing attempts, or other vulnerabilities. But with 2FA enabled, a stolen password alone isn’t enough to gain access.

This serves as an important reminder: if 2FA isn’t enabled on your accounts, it’s time to turn it on. And if an unexpected login request ever appears, the best course of action is to deny it, update passwords, and verify all active sessions are secure.

Cyber threats are always evolving, but with the right security measures in place, businesses and individuals can stay one step ahead. If you want to make sure your accounts are locked down tight, call in Layer 2—we’ll help you stay secure, keep hackers out, and give you peace of mind.