Since 81 percent of data breaches are due to weak, reused, or stolen passwords, we needed something more all while delivering a fast and seamless experience and fewer passwords, not more. Really, guys?) and thus served their data on a platter for hungry hackers. As prone to password fatigue as we are, users chose easy-to-remember passwords (think passwords like 12345, among other top worst favorite passwords. Think of this as One-Factor Authentication or Security 1.0 (aka the security we all used and abused until recently). We'll dive on into this awesome life hack soon but first. Welcome to the world of MFA via Microsoft Authenticator App. I’m busy, you’re busy and we all need to stay secure but security doesn’t have to be a thorn in your side. It’s annoying, but since we’ve realized that we need security, that’s the price we pay, right? Toggling between apps, waiting for SMS codes, and remembering every 6-digit authentication code? Multiple times a day?

It's like having to go through airport TSA every time you want to check your email, open a company file, or log in to Facebook. “Julia? Is that you?” my bank or email might ask. I get that we need security, but does Multi-Factor Authentication have to be this annoying? However, until recently, I donated precious time, multiple times a day, to getting out my phone and typing in a six-digit code to authenticate my accounts.

I have a sneaking suspicion that you are too.

Windows authenticator app