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How to Use Two-Factor Authentication with Ubuntu

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Feb 25, 2021

Over time, the traditional username and password authentication has proven inadequate in providing robust security to applications and systems. Usernames and passwords can easily be cracked using a plethora of hacking tools, leaving your system vulnerable to breaches. For this reason, any company or entity that takes security seriously needs to implement 2-factor authentication (2FA).  Here’s how to use it with Ubuntu.

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