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In reply to the discussion: Do you have a VPN? A PGP key? 2 factor authentication? [View all]NoGoodNamesLeft
(2,056 posts)15. All I know is that at least 25% of the calls I take
Are either caused by or complicated by Two Factor Authentication. The problem is that it's too easy to enable without knowing what you are turning on or understanding how it works. If you lose access to your account with Two Factor Authentication there is NOTHING Apple can do to get you back into the account. Had too many people with photos of relatives that passed away saved on iCloud who forever lost access to their account and those photos. I would never, ever use it...especially without reading up on it and making sure to completely understand how it works.
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Good news -- LastPass is great for that. Bad news... it's never fun to lose a device.
politicat
Feb 2017
#6
Two Factor Authentication is a nightmare unless you have multiple devices
NoGoodNamesLeft
Feb 2017
#5
My point is...no one should enable Apple's Two Factor Authentication UNLESS
NoGoodNamesLeft
Feb 2017
#25
If you don't have text messaging on your stupid phone, what's the best 2-factor option? n/t
TygrBright
Feb 2017
#8
All the encryption and personal security measures in the world mean nothing if
EvolveOrConvolve
Feb 2017
#27
In the spirit of the OP, back up files twice with one copy off-site.
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2017
#29