her account after two weeks of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently .” You should delete these messages immediately and avoid clicking links and downloading files that are attached to them .
Enable 2-factor authentication
Usernames and passwords are hacked every day and sold in underground cyber markets . To strengthen your accounts , you should enable two-factor authentication for all your financial and email accounts . In addition to your username and password , you will also be required to provide a PIN , which is typically valid for one minute . This added layer helps protect your account in the event your username and password are stolen by hackers . This is not enabled by default on your accounts . Most companies allow you to enable this feature through your account settings .
If not , contact the company directly to determine if PIN number authentication is available . Lori Swanson is a general attorney at the office of the Minnesota Attorney General State Capitol .