Sunday, April 7, 2013

Online security with 2-step verification

What is 2-step verification:
2-step verification adds an extra layer of security for your online accounts and apps by requiring you to enter a verification code generated by an unique personal authenticator in addition to your username and password, when signing in to your account.

Why you should use 2-step verification:
2-step verification drastically reduces the chances of having the personal information of your accounts stolen by someone else. Why? Because 'bad guys' would have to not only get your password and your username, they'd have to get a hold of your authenticator as well.


Google:
http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=180744

Lastpass:
http://blog.lastpass.com/2011/11/introducing-support-for-google.html

Dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/help/363/en

Facebook:
http://sevenlylabs.com/how-to-setup-2-step-verification-for-your-facebook-page/

Microsoft:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/forum/liveid-wlsecurity/two-factor-authentication-tfa-what-is-a-microsoft/79321863-cf01-44f3-a181-87f531c5129e

Paypal:
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin?cmd=xpt/Marketing_CommandDriven/securitycenter/PayPalSecurityKey-outside&bn_r=o





Add to your own code:
http://www.twilio.com/blog/2013/04/add-two-factor-authentication-to-your-website-with-google-authenticator-and-twilio-sms.html

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