Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication provides an additional layer of security for your TMU account by requiring two verifications when logging into your account:

• Something you know (your password); and
• Something you have (your mobile phone or security key).

What can we help you with?

Why do we use two-factor?

Since two-factor requires something physical in your possession (your phone or security key), it can help prevent attackers from hijacking your account and getting to your data, even if they’ve stolen your password.

Are passwords really that vulnerable?

Username and password credentials are hugely coveted on the dark web. Read our series on how hackers have stolen usernames and passwords:

• How attackers hijack accounts with password-guessing
• How attackers hijack accounts with phishing
• How attackers hijack accounts with keyloggers and malware