The News
AI-powered scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder for church leaders to recognize, according to Church Law & Tax. Two-factor authentication (2FA) is being highlighted as one of the simplest and most effective ways churches can protect their ministry accounts and sensitive congregational data from these evolving cyber threats.
Why It Matters
Your church's online accounts—from banking to member management systems—are prime targets for cybercriminals using AI to create more convincing phishing attempts and social engineering attacks. A successful breach could compromise donor information, financial accounts, or sensitive pastoral communications. With many churches operating on tight budgets and limited IT resources, 2FA provides an affordable layer of security that doesn't require technical expertise to implement.
The Takeaway
Enable two-factor authentication on all your church's critical online accounts this week, starting with banking, giving platforms, and email systems.
Source: Church Law & Tax