Multi-factor Authentication’s New Home

Internet Security

I’m a bit of a security enthusiast, and when it comes to keeping my online accounts secure, I jump on every chance I get to use Multi-factor authentication.

Google's Authenticator App

Google’s Authenticator App for your Mobile Devices

The idea is your account is not only secured by something you know, your password, but also by something you have. In most cases, probably your phone. I use Google’s excellent Authenticator iPhone app on every account that supports it. Thanks to the website 2FA, today I was able to add a few more accounts to that list. Check them out, and stay secure!

Check out this (oldish) Lifehacker article about Two-Factor Authentication.