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April 17, 2013 04:49 pm

Two-step verification starts rolling out for Microsoft accounts

Two-step verification starts rolling out for Microsoft accounts

Everyone else is doing it, so why not Microsoft right? The company has been accused of playing the "me too" game in the past, but we're not going to complain when the the end result is better security. Over the next few days, Redmond will begin enabling two-step verification for Microsoft accounts. With email, Xbox Live and Skype (just to name a few) associated with the service formerly known as Live, it has become increasingly important to keep it locked down. (Especially when others are learning this lesson the hard way.) The two-factor gateway is purely opt-in, except where it's already been required: editing credit card information and accessing SkyDrive from a new computer. There's even a dedicated authenticator app for Windows Phone 8, which works whether or not you've got an internet connection. There's loads more detail at the source and you can check to see if the feature has been turned on for your account at the more coverage link. And if you can, we strongly suggest you turn it on. Like, now.

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Source: Official Microsoft Blog


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