Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) vs URL Verification

Security method requiring two different forms of verification to access an account—typically something you know (password) and something you have (phone, authenticator app, or hardware key)—providing critical protection against unauthorized access even if passwords are compromised. Also known as: 2FA.

The security practice of carefully examining website addresses character-by-character to confirm authenticity and detect phishing sites that mimic legitimate cryptocurrency platforms through subtle URL manipulations.