Why you need to have two-factor authentication on for online accounts

Though two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a relatively old security tool to secure your login, many have not yet enabled the feature to prevent their accounts from being misused. Yes, 2FA adds an extra step to your log-in process and enabling it for every account could be a little tiresome, but an unprotected password will make it easier for fraudsters to gain access to your bank account, debit/credit cards, or social media accounts.

If you have linked several third-party accounts or sites to your Google account, then it is highly advisable to enable 2FA because if a hacker manages to log in, then he will be able to access all your linked accounts and even change the password to take away your access.