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Computer Help and Support

TreasonousBastard

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1. On my work computer I have a gadget from...

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 02:10 AM

Jan 2013

RSA Security that plugs into a USB port and works with my ID and password to authenticate me and my computer. They won't tell me how it works, but I figure it sends a fresh code to the other side every time I log in. Even if it is hacked, the hack would only work once.

Had it for years, and the early versions were reported to be hackable, but it's used by at least the government agency I work for, and probably others.

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Google Declares War on the Password [View all] steve2470 Jan 2013 OP

On my work computer I have a gadget from... TreasonousBastard Jan 2013 #1

The problem with this is, gadgets can be lost or misplaced. RC Jan 2013 #2

Security and gadgets discntnt_irny_srcsm Jan 2013 #3

dell vostros have fingerprint authentication Phillip McCleod Jan 2013 #4

My tablet also has a fingerprint scanner Mnpaul Feb 2013 #7

The way to go is two-factor authentication. backscatter712 Jan 2013 #5

Google Declares War on the Password trishnikolic Feb 2013 #6