Re:Google Apps adds two-factor authentication via SMS
by DrewHintz on Monday September 20, 2010 @12:24PM
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> Are keyloggers and the like blown out of proportion
Keyloggers and password reuse are a real-world security issue. Two-factor authentication provides an extra level of protection against them.
> being locked out of your account/domain .... for most small players/home users?
The final step of configuring two-factor verification provides you with a list of one-time codes you can print. This provides a back-up way of having codes in case your phone is lost. You can keep these printed codes some place safe like your wallet or safety deposit box.
Keyloggers and password reuse are a real-world security issue. Two-factor authentication provides an extra level of protection against them.
> being locked out of your account/domain .... for most small players/home users?
The final step of configuring two-factor verification provides you with a list of one-time codes you can print. This provides a back-up way of having codes in case your phone is lost. You can keep these printed codes some place safe like your wallet or safety deposit box.
http://www.google.com/support/accounts/bin/answer.py?answer=...