Something you know: this is a piece of information that only you would know to log into your system – like your traditional password, pin code or swipe pattern.
Something you have: this is usually a short code sent to a user’s mobile phone or automatically generated by an authentication app installed on the phone. It is only valid for a short amount of time, so much harder to steal or impersonate.
Something you are: biometrics such as face recognition, fingerprints and retinal scans are extremely difficult to attack so criminals reserve their energies with this for only the highest profile individuals. Face ID uses a 3D scanner so it can’t be hacked with a 2D representation of your face and involves sensitivity for checking there’s movement as an added level of security.
Layer up with multi-factor authentication – it’s a small extra step or two for you, that creates a lot of extra hassle for criminals.
