From f905cc65f35c0e59c4c5bc11bf5cc77d2ef12e51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mateusz Konieczny Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2021 16:22:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] with 2FA enabled backup codes are critical mention also in TLDR (follow up to #71) --- 2_TLDR_Short_List.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/2_TLDR_Short_List.md b/2_TLDR_Short_List.md index 13672f6..b73f279 100644 --- a/2_TLDR_Short_List.md +++ b/2_TLDR_Short_List.md @@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ - Use a long, strong and unique password for each of your accounts (see [HowSecureIsMyPassword.net](https://howsecureismypassword.net)) - Use a secure [password manager](/5_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md#password-managers), to encrypt, store and fill credentials, such as [BitWarden](https://bitwarden.com) or [KeePass](https://keepass.info) / [KeePassXC](https://keepassxc.org) - Enable 2-Factor authentication where available, and use an [authenticator app](/5_Privacy_Respecting_Software.md#2-factor-authentication) or [hardware token](/6_Privacy_and-Security_Gadgets.md#fido-u2f-keys) +- When you enable multi-factor authentication, you will usually be given several codes that you can use if your 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. You could store them in your password manager or on paper in a safe place so you will not be locked out - Sign up for breach alerts (with [Firefox Monitor](https://monitor.firefox.com) or [HaveIBeenPwned](https://haveibeenpwned.com)), and update passwords of compromised accounts