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That would work. The reason I mentioned a cheap phone though is you can take it with you in case you want to log into Gmail on another device at work, school, library, friends house or whateverCouldn't you also install Android-x86 on a virtual machine, then install the Authenticator on that? Zero cost to you and 20 minute inital setup.
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What's that gotta do with login security?
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Because without 2 step verification it's easier to hack or hijack an account, meaning your credit card info could also have been compromised.
Is it you Kaz?
I can be whoever you want me to be, as long as they have 2-step turned off.
will laugh if people still get hacked
Were you the one who someone else activated your account on their PS4 to play yoir games and used the 6 month deactivation thing so you couldn't get it back?You're welcome.
Not sure I follow. I already agree with what you wrote.
The post I quoted is what I don't understand.
2 step is good even if you use pre-paid cards for psn credit. You don't want someone using your account for them to load stolen CC info and risk a ban when the chargebacks hit.
Were you the one who someone else activated your account on their PS4 to play yoir games and used the 6 month deactivation thing so you couldn't get it back?
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I'm guessing he meant that he wasn't worried at all even before the 2 step verification.
Thanks Spider-Man.
It would have to be account wide. I mean if it wasn't there'd be no point in having it. It would just also be enabled console side as well.I was. Sony fixed it in about 24 hours. My log-in info was compromised in the Adobe hack of 2013. I don't even recall having an Adobe account.
I will be using 2-step as soon as it is available.
I am surprised this is at the console level though. Wouldn't this be an account thing that would have to be applied universally? I shouldn't be able to log on to the web store without 2-step.
Is this one of the reasons why we have maintenance today?
I don't have a cell phone plan.
So what if I don't have an email? Fuck Sony.
will it be possible to use your pc as the second device? I don't have a smartphone.
will it be possible to use your pc as the second device? I don't have a smartphone.
Do you have a regular cellphone that can receive texts?
That should be enough. Otherwise, email is sometimes an option.
If you got a smartphone without a Sim card and phone plan you could download the Gmail Authenticator App instead. You don't need a Phone Contract. A cheap smartphone iw all you need and an Internet connection. When logging in on a new device you would input the code from the App to be able to get in. Then you could choose to not require the code again for that particular phone/PC/laptop/whatever.
Personally I use texts the phone app is limited to that particular phone so if you lose it it's a bit awkward. You can receive a text elsewhere if need be. You also get like 10 codes you can make a note of in case of emergencies.
It might sound awkward but in fact it's very easy and quick to use. Makes you feel so much more at ease in terms of security and it's something I highly recommend and wanted on PSN for a long time
I see. So I could use that Google app for anything not related to Google, such as PSN, Steam, or an Outlook account?
Im sorry but the PSN store performance on PS3 is a non issue when YOU SHOULD USE THE PC STORE! I see this shit in every PS3 thread. Havent needed to open the Ps3 store in years.
Here!
https://store.playstation.com
I do that, but whipping out a PC every time I want to give money to my console is hardly optimal.
Plus, even their website and mobile app are weirdly slow, though 1000x better than the PS3.
From other thread:
This is great, but this wouldn't have prevented the infamous hack, correct? This is just account protection, not database protection. Am I assuming incorrectly?
This wouldn't have prevented the hack but would have prevented them from logging in to the accounts they compromised because they would be missing the device that is used for 2 step verification.
In theory if everyone enabled 2 factor there should be no way anyone could have someone else access their account for stuff like the Fifa hacks and more. Even if they knew the persons PSN email and password they'd be missing the email, app code or text they'd need to access from a non approved device.Gotcha, so your PSN account would've been safe but your identity is still at risk. Good on them for finally implementing it though, maybe we'll see fewer account breaches now.
Only if it supports it. Some things like Steam have their own App so there's a chance Sony might make one for PSN, use the Gmail one or just stick tosending you an email code ot text message. If you choose the email code option you could get the code that way by accessing your email mail on your phone via a browser or Gmail/generic email app. Personally I prefer email and texts because they can be accessed from a few other sources if my phone is getting repaired or is on charge, but phone/tablet apps works as well.I see. So I could use that Google app for anything not related to Google, such as PSN, Steam, or an Outlook account?