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Multi-Factor Authentication

Method of authenticating a user using more than one type of factor.

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At least two types of factor are used to verify customers. These types include something the user has (such as a smart card or dongle), something the user knows (such as a password, passphrase or PIN) or something the user is or does (such as fingerprints, voice prints, other forms of biometrics).