Microsoft rolls out two-step authentication system

4.7
Microsoft is enhancing security measures across a whole suite of software, including Xbox Live, the company announced on Wednesday.

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.

Posted:
Related Forum: Xbox Forum

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/401740/microsoft-rolls-out-two-step-authentication-system

Related Articles

Comments

"Microsoft rolls out two-step authentication system" :: Login/Create an Account :: 59 comments

If you would like to post a comment please signin to your account or register for an account.

GibbityTreePosted:

How did the icons turn blue instead of green? 0.o

WageringPosted:

Good, maybe then people won't be so quick to say that XBL got "hacked".

VisionaryMGMTPosted:

I still just hit cancel everytime it comes up. Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

MrSmokesLoudPosted:

That is just dumb

-FuturesticPosted:

Ohh Ohh, i dont remember my Passworrdddd Ohh Ohhh

SynybunPosted:

An upgrade to the already secure security. Microsoft doesn't take chances.

SnugPosted:

Requirement Microsoft is stepping up their security which is a good thing, sony has tried but not so much.


sony have tried and failed everytime.

RequirementPosted:

Microsoft is stepping up their security which is a good thing, sony has tried but not so much.

WoobiePosted:

Will be no doubt doing this.

C00KIEZZZPosted:

i had to do this so many times allready its so annoying


Latest Downloads

Latest Tutorials