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> The hackers set up the keylogging software to rout information through a proxy server, so it's impossible to track down which computers are infected.
Have I missed something or are these statements contradictory?
What platform(s) was the keylogger written for and how was it spread?
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
> Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter told CNNMoney they have notified and reset passwords for compromised users. > The hackers set up the keylogging software to rout information through a proxy server, so it's impossible to track down which computers are infected. Have I missed something or are these statements contradictory?
The sad part is that many people with this keylogger may react to the password change before/without removing the logger, which would entirely defeat the point.
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
So, your laptop that's logged into GMail will stay logged in when you're out of the country. Unless you explicitly log out, it will stay this way.
I enter maybe one two-factor auth code a week, if that.
So:
i) Prepare ahead and log into your services.
ii) Walk to the nearest window, get the code, and go back to your desk.
iii) Replace your phone - you keep your number - request the auth key again.
None of these are completely seamless of course, but the idea is that all of the above happen rarely enough, and are mitigable enough, that it's far better than the alternative: getting pwned.
There are also second factors in the form of mobile apps, which eliminate the need for SMS, so as long as you have data/WiFi you're set. There are also ones that don't need data at all (see: the Battle.net Authenticator, which is basically a RSA key on your phone), but require more substantial initial setup.
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication, 2 Factor Authentication! I've had 2 factor authentication enabled on my gmail account for over a year now, and once you get past the initial setup phase, it's really not that inconvenient. I have even been able to train my parents to use 2 factor auth, I just need to get them using a password manager now...
What happens if I'm i) outside the country, so no SMS for me, ii) outside cell tower coverage but with wifi (happens every day for me inside buildings), or I got my cellphone stolen for instance. How does 2fauth works in that case? (Just wondering, as the above are the reasons I decided not to use it)
AS for theft, you have backup codes which you should store securely (in a Truecrypt file with multiple backups or something), which allow you to log into your account once per code.