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Cyber● Low5d ago · Oct 31, 2026, 10:37 AM

Social media account hacking: Why two-factor authentication is now a must

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from news9live · united kingdom · global

Social media account hacking can expose users to identity theft, financial fraud and reputational damage. Passwords alone may no longer provide sufficient protection against modern cyber threats. In this authored article, Mandar Patil, EVP at Cyble, explains how two-factor authentication helps protect online accounts and why users should adopt better digital security habits.

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