Microsoft rolls out two-step authentication system

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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.

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EulerPosted:

iiExaMplezZz 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

IlIuminatiPosted:

This is awesome!
That dashboard looks nice to o:

iiExaMplezZzPosted:

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.

EnvelopePosted:

they actualy care

SeedPosted:

Moiros Are the blue tiles part of the new update? they look a lot better.


I was wondering the same thing

SeedPosted:

Nice to see their actually gonna improve their security

UnderstandingPosted:

Yeah I heard a while ago that Microsoft had bought Skype and was think of making it the main communication source on Xbox but I didn't think they would do it. I don't know if I like this idea, the only Xbox communication system was fine

ExoticWolfsPosted:

Wow, they are on top of everything, well almost. :P

uwantsumPosted:

Hopefully this will prove to those who play ps3 that this is why I and many others pay for xbox live.

WokzePosted:

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


i think it may be the theme he is using.


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