wired - The net is getting a little safer for Google users Thursday, as the company unveils an option to lock down their accounts with more than just a password.
Starting Thursday all Google users can choose to turn on a so-called “two-factor authentication” feature, which will require them to type in a special, short-lived second password in addition to their normal password to get into their account. Users will be able to get the codes by text or a phone call, or use smart phone apps for Android, iPhone and Blackberry to generate the codes.
Sounds useful for some but i'm not that paranoid. Followed
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ReplyDeleteI've read about this type of extra security before. I'm an extremely paranoid person (especially on internet security), so I'm glad to see google trying this out. Hope to see more updates like this in the future.
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ReplyDeleteIm sure i won't be using it, it's annoying to type even ordinary passwords
ReplyDeleteBut if someone needs extra security, this is really good for them
interesting. That will be good when I'm travelling and using hotel wifi.
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The extra security is nice, but seems bothersome.
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ReplyDeletelol i think its a good thing, even if its a little annoying
ReplyDeleteoh bother. idk is it worth the hassle?
ReplyDeleteSeems like something a conspiracy theorist would do..
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ReplyDeleteSounds interesting but a LITTLE bit paranoid.
ReplyDeletethatz interesting..Whatz te idea? use sitekey like bofa and ask my birthdate or my moms maidenname or birthdate or my first telephonenumber?
ReplyDeleteThat's good to know for the twenty-character password user that I am ! I'm following your interesting posts.
ReplyDeletepaypal used to used one of those!!
ReplyDeletebut i think they no longer use it