The autenticación en dos pasos (2FA) tiene un propósito claro: reforzar la seguridad de tus cuentas exigiendo una segunda verificación además de la contraseña.
Esta verificación puede venir en forma de un código desde una app como Google Authenticator, una llave física como Yubico, un SMS, un correo electrónico o incluso una huella dactilar.
En un entorno digital donde las amenazas aumentan a diario, MasterBase® aplica y promueve activamente la autenticación de dos factores como una medida clave para proteger tanto a sus clientes como a sus usuarios.
Puedes revisar más detalles en nuestro artículo “MasterBase® refuerza la seguridad de acceso con la verificación de dos pasos” para conocer a fondo cómo funciona nuestro sistema 2FA/MFA.
But what does this look like in real life?
Here we outline specific cases of companies using this mechanism and the benefits they have seen from implementing it, as well as cases of other organizations that unfortunately had to face the consequences of not having implemented 2FA in time.
The importance of adopting 2FA today
Two-step authentication is now a necessity, not a luxury. Cyber attacks are constantly evolving and are increasingly focused on taking advantage of users' naivety or lack of attention.
Companies such as Google, Dropbox and Bank of America have already demonstrated the benefits of its implementation, while Twitter, Colonial Pipeline and CNA Financial Corporation suffered the consequences of not having 2FA in place at the time.
Implementing 2FA helps minimize the risk of your accounts being breached, as attackers will need not only your password, but also access to the second factor, which is usually on your personal device.
This is crucial for both businesses and users, who are increasingly facing online threats.
Each time a user logs in, they must confirm their identity with a second layer of authentication, which ensures an extra level of protection.
Real cases of companies that did not implement 2FA and their consequences
- Twitter (2020)
In July 2020, Twitter suffered a massive attack in which several high-profile accounts (including those of Elon Musk, Barack Obama and companies such as Apple) were hacked to promote a cryptocurrency scam.
It was revealed that the attackers gained access to the accounts by taking advantage of internal tools and the lack of multi-factor verification in some cases.
ConsequenceIn addition to the financial loss and exposure of high-profile accounts, the attack severely damaged Twitter's reputation. The company was forced to review its security policies and has since stepped up two-step authentication measures to prevent future incidents of this magnitude.
- Colonial Pipeline (2021)
In May 2021, Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the U.S., was the victim of a ransomware cyberattack.
The attackers gained access to the system with a vulnerable password and without two-step authentication, which allowed the hackers to crash the systems and disrupt the fuel supply.
ConsequenceThe attack had a massive impact, not only for the company, but also for the country, as it caused a temporary fuel shortage. Colonial Pipeline had to pay a ransom of $$4.4 million to regain access, and the incident led to a reform of its security policies, which ultimately resulted in the implementation of 2FA.
En MasterBase®, la seguridad es parte del ADN
At MasterBase®, la seguridad de los usuarios está al centro de todo.
Por eso hemos integrado la verificación en dos pasos en todos nuestros accesos y fomentamos su adopción entre nuestros clientes.
Cada inicio de sesión requiere una confirmación adicional de identidad, lo que asegura que la información y las cuentas estén siempre protegidas.
Nuestra misión es clara: proteger la productividad sin sacrificar la confianza, construyendo un entorno digital más seguro para todos.
