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.

WhirlpoolPosted:

ME0W
iPlayDirty 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

WhirlpoolPosted:

Conspiracies More security equals a win to me.


and a win for a lot of other members

SynybunPosted:

iPlayDirty 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.

IntPosted:

More security equals a win to me.

iPlayDirtyPosted:

guess its good to help some but i mean some people are stupid and just give out there passsword

TreyarchedPosted:

Snag One of the best things they've done this month. This will truly help with the amount of hacked and stolen accounts on XBL.


A lot of stolen accounts are from stupid people giving their account details out and sadly there is no way to eliminate the stupidity of people in the world.

SnagPosted:

One of the best things they've done this month. This will truly help with the amount of hacked and stolen accounts on XBL.

WhirlpoolPosted:

FTUR Very good thought by Microsoft =] Good job MS =]


I think they orginized this because they got so many message saying there account was stolen or hacked and they can't remember there passwords. Now they will have no excuse

FTURPosted:

Very good thought by Microsoft =] Good job MS =]

AzarePosted:

I think it's a great idea, more security is great, just enough to help prevent thieves.


Latest Downloads

Latest Tutorials