Protecting your accounts from cyber criminals

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- Hackers will try to access your personal information any way they can, including by getting into your e-mail, but there are ways you can protect your accounts.Many tech companies use two-step or two-factor authentication.Here's how it works: When you or anyone else who has your password logs into your account, the service sends a confirmation code to a second device like your phone. This is sometimes done through a dedicated app or via text message. After you receive the code, e