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In reply to the discussion: Do you have a VPN? A PGP key? 2 factor authentication? [View all]EvolveOrConvolve
(6,452 posts)27. All the encryption and personal security measures in the world mean nothing if
the government shuts down the infrastructure needed to move all that data around. Imagine an executive order decreeing that the military, universities, non-profits, and corporations turn control of their backbone infrastructure over to a newly created Ministry of Information.
It's chilling, and several months ago I would have called it patently absurd. Trump has made it clear, though, that anything is possible, no matter how bat-shit insane it might be.
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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