Xbox Accounts Get Additional Password Security

[WhiteWolf]

 

 

 

Microsoft accounts work across an expanding array of services and
devices. Your Xbox 360, Windows machine, and Skype all rely on an
integrated login, but integration can also lead to more access points
for security vulnerability. Thankfully, Microsoft has decided to join a
growing push in tech toward two-step verification, joining companies like Apple in adding improved security features.

"We remain vigilant in working hard to protect your account, which is
why we’re adding an option so you can enable two-step verification to
further protect yourself," writes Microsoft's Eric Doerr on the Microsoft Blog. "You should see this option show up in your account in the next few days."

Microsoft had already put two-step verification to use on certain
high-risk activities, like changing credit card information on Xbox.com,
but now the extra security precaution will be made available across all
Microsoft account services. Of course, setting up two-step is still
just an option -- you know, in case you enjoy having your stuff
compromised.

Over the next couple days, two-step should appear as an option under your account security settings.
Once enabled, Microsoft will ask for a security code, provided via a
secondary secured device. Hardware incapable of supporting two-step --
like the Xbox 360 -- will require setting up an application-specific
password through a browser, similar to Google's two-step process.

As with any two-step system, be sure to keep your information and
trusted devices up to date. According to Microsoft, customer service
will not be able to update an account wherein the password and secondary
proof are both lost.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/17/xbox-accounts-get-additional-password-security

[playstation]

this whole password thing needs to see some drastic change. It is hard to remember all the passwords and so many accounts these days- Steam,Uplay,Origin,PSN India,PSN America,PSN Europe etc, Windows Live <Gmail,Yahoo etc...