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A remote code execution exploit in Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8 was discovered in December, for which Microsoft has yet to release an official security update addressing the issue. It is recommended to upgrade to Internet Explorer 9 or 10 immediately. For Windows XP users who cannot upgrade, either install another browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome, or install a temporary Microsoft “Fix It” solution until a full security update is ready.
Two-factor authentication (2FA), is an enhanced security mechanism that requires a computer user to have not just one, but two items in order to authenticate (sign-in). The first item is something you know, such as your typical password.
The second item is something you have, such as a physical cell phone that an access code may sent to, or your fingerprint. One of the most common types of two-factor authentication is found with ATM machines, requiring you to have your PIN, something you know, and your bank card, something you have.