Google and 2-Factor Verification

Google and 2-Factor Verification

Last week I mentioned Google’s “2-Step Verification” and I received emails asking what is it, how does it work, is it the same as MFA, 2FA? Also, for help in setting it up. I rarely give step-by-step instructions on how to make things work but the number of emails I received has encouraged me to…

What About Those Google Logins?

What About Those Google Logins?

It looks like Google Login which I wrote about years ago is here to stay. But from the emails I get, there are concerns about its use. I am not referring to your login to Gmail.com, Google Maps, or any of the other many Google applications or sites. If you do not have a Google…

Tunnels on the Internet

At a recent speaking engagement, I was talking to the group about security.  This discussion was centered on Virtual Private Networks or VPNs.  Since 1996 when a Microsoft employee created a secure tunneling system for computers, VPNs have been around.  It was not as we know a VPN today; however, it certainly set the process…

2012 Sites in Review, Part 2

As I stated last week, I annually provide links to all of the sites we have visited throughout the previous year at DoubleClicks.info. Remember, if the site addresses are too long to type I have shortened them with bit.ly.  Here they are in their order of appearance with short descriptions of each. Google Calendar –…

Two-Factor Authentication

I have a feeling if you have not already heard about two-factor authentication you will hear a lot shortly. TFA is also referred to as "two-step verification" so you may see them used interchangeably.  Two-factor authentication is another advance in security for protecting you on the internet.  Some bank and other online apps including Google,…