Hacking warning from Gmail
May 1, 2012 | 4:04 am
#31
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That's frequently the trade off: extra security causes extra hassle. This is why do many people take shortcuts and wonder why they have been hacked.
May 10, 2012 | 1:09 am
#33
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Sweden
Posts: 195
I rely on Googles 2-step verification. On my primary work computer I have Firefox set to "Ask website not to track me" and the result of that is that I receive a new text every time I close and reopen the browser. Two times I have had to use the emergency codes I carry in my wallet.
I wish apple would introduce a similar 2-step verification for Apple ID:s. I am a bit troubled with iClouds backups being accessible with only an e-mail and simple(ish) passwords. Since you have to enter the apple id password so often I keep it manageable. The best route to take here is perhaps to create a new apple-id for iCloud and use a real beast of a password there.
I wish apple would introduce a similar 2-step verification for Apple ID:s. I am a bit troubled with iClouds backups being accessible with only an e-mail and simple(ish) passwords. Since you have to enter the apple id password so often I keep it manageable. The best route to take here is perhaps to create a new apple-id for iCloud and use a real beast of a password there.