Microsoft rolls out two-step authentication system
Customer accounts for Windows, Xbox Live and Skype will be given the option to upgrade to a two-step system, where either a secondary email address or telephone number can be used for back-up authentication.
The wider aim is to gradually pull Microsoft's services closer together, with one enhanced password system used across multiple devices.
A statement from the company reads: "A Microsoft account is the key that unlocks your experience across these products, from your Windows PC to your Windows Phone, from Xbox to Outlook.com, from SkyDrive and Skype to Office and much more."
In January, CVG reported that Microsoft is planning to replace Xbox Live voice chat with Skype, in a move that will place the VOIP service at the centre of the firm's entire range of communication software.
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SovietRussiaPosted:
I think it's a good idea that they are starting to combine all of their services into one passcode method. It's great that they are taking the extra step to ensure their customers are safe.
MortarPosted:
This is a good idea, especially as it doesn't appear to be getting forced onto people, rather an option.
slapshot101Posted:
Tide This will help out alot of people, but it still won't stop people from taking accounts and changing all there information (Phone numbers, emails, passwords, ect) it can still be done
Yeah, it will be even worse due to the fact they are moving to combine accounts of Skype, Xbox live, and hotmail. That means if someone gets the password to your account they have a lot of your information.
WhirlpoolPosted:
This will help out alot of people, but it still won't stop people from taking accounts and changing all there information (Phone numbers, emails, passwords, ect) it can still be done
IlIuminatiPosted:
ZyphrEuleriiExaMplezZz That image with the blue tiles looks like a pre-release version of the metro update, although I do agree it looks better than the green tiles.
Yeah it does look far better in my opinion with the blue tiles
I wouldn't mind it blue or green, I just don't want a big change to windows 8...
It does look better. Maybe in the next dash
IlIuminatiPosted:
SlytherinME0WiPlayDirty guess its good to help some but i mean some people are stupid and just give out there passsword
Theres nothing Microsoft can do to help them besides a fingerprint scan or something.
How would they incoraperate a finger scanner into this lol
Xbox comes with built-in scanner?
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