8/31/2023 0 Comments Yubikey for gmailReality: Yes! You can use Google Authenticator to do two-factor authentication with LastPass, WordPress, Dropbox, Gandi, Amazon Web Services, Drupal, Stripe, Tumblr and DreamHost, GitHub, Evernote, or even use a YubiKey device. Myth #6: So Google Authenticator is a free and open-source, but does anyone else use it? Reality: Google Authenticator is free, open-source, and based on open standards. Myth #5: Okay, but what if I want to verify how secure Google Authenticator is? You can revoke application-specific passwords at any time. You create a special “ application-specific password” that your mail client can use instead of your regular password. Reality: You can still use two-factor authentication even with POP and IMAP. Myth #4: I heard two-factor authentication doesn’t work with POP and IMAP? Reality: You can tell Google to trust your computer for 30 days and sometimes even longer. Myth #3: Don’t I have to fiddle with an extra PIN every time I log in? Use those one-time codes to log in even without your phone. Reality: You can print out a small piece of paper with 10 one-time rescue codes and put that in your wallet. Myth #2: Okay, but what about if my cell phone runs out of power, or my phone is stolen? Reality: You can install a standalone app called Google Authenticator (it’s also available in the App Store), so your cell phone doesn’t need a signal. Myth #1: But what if my cell phone doesn’t have SMS/signal, or I’m in a foreign country? But here are some misconceptions that I hear, along with the reality: Jeff Atwood has done a good job of debunking common misperceptions– check out his post, which even has pictures. I often hear the same questions or objections when I recommend two-factor authentication. Here’s a simple video about how it works: Two-factor authentication means “something you know” (like a password) and “something you have,” which can be an object like a phone. Much of the story is about Amazon or Apple’s security practices, but I would still advise everyone to turn on Google’s two-factor authentication to make your Gmail account safer and less likely to get hacked. You should read Mat Honan’s heartbreaking tale of a hack attack and the ensuing discussion on Techmeme.
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