[&] What is a major disadvantage of SMS-based two-factor authentication? - It's inconvenient for user authentication - It's vulnerable to SIM swapping and phishing attacks - It does not support time-based OTPs - It requires a smartphone [&] What is the primary purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)? - To make login processes faster and more efficient - To provide a backup access method if the password is forgotten - To augment existing authentication mechanisms with a second security layer - To replace passwords with a more modern solution [&] How can network security improve the robustness of 2FA implementations? - By using encrypted communication channels for transmitting OTPs - By employing faster servers for OTP generation - Through longer password requirements - By limiting authentication attempts to reduce server load [&] Which of the following describes a common component of two-factor authentication? - Something you need - Something you want - Something you like - Something you own [&] Which technique is often used to bypass two-factor authentication? - SQL injection - Social engineering tactics like phishing - Buffer overflow - Dictionary attack [&] Why are email-based two-factor authentication systems considered risky? - They never expire - They are often linked to vulnerable email accounts - They demand Internet connectivity at all times - They require complex setup processes