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What is Two-Step Verification? How Do You Set it Up?

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April 22, 2013

What is Two-Step Verification? How Do You Set it Up?

What is Two-Step Verification? How Do You Set it Up?

A few weeks ago, Apple introduced two-step verification for Apple ID users. The secondary security measure is nothing new, yet with the recent increase of online hacking, more service providers are looking towards supplementary options to protect their customers. And following the very public hacking of a Wired reporter's Apple ID last year, which led to the demise of his entire digital life, Apple needed an alternative line of attack to stop hackers. Even more recently, Microsoft introduced two step authentication measures for users, something it had previously been lacking.

The first step to securing online accounts is having a unique password for each website. Also known as two-step authentication, this process provides users with an extra layer of protection on their accounts, as it requires two factors: something users know (their password) and something users have (like their smartphone).

» Continue Reading to Learn More about Two-Step Verification and How to Set it Up


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