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Two-Step Verification Awareness Rises, Usage Still Lags

12/18/2025

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Story summary

In 2024, 70% of users knew how two-step verification (2SV) works, up from 64% in 2022.
About 27% used 2SV for all accounts, and 50% for some.
Among ages 25 to 44, 83% had heard of 2SV, vs 48% for those 65 and over.
The 65+ group had the lowest usage, with 18% using 2SV for all accounts.

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Story summary

In 2024, 70% of users knew how two-step verification (2SV) works, up from 64% in 2022.
About 27% used 2SV for all accounts, and 50% for some.
Among ages 25 to 44, 83% had heard of 2SV, vs 48% for those 65 and over.
The 65+ group had the lowest usage, with 18% using 2SV for all accounts.