Two-Factor Simplicity!
Two-factor authentication is important & necessary, but a real pain in the butt. This new process by Google is a breeze! I enabled and in a few seconds had authenticated with a press of a button on my phone. Get on it people!
When it comes to data breaches of major online services like LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter and VK.com, it’s two-factor authentication that could save you from being hacked.
Two-factor authentication or 2-step verification is an effective way to secure online accounts, but many users avoid enabling the feature just to save themselves from irritation of receiving and typing a six-digit code that takes their 10 to 15 extra seconds.
Now, Google has made the 2-Step Verification (2FV) process much easier for its users, allowing you to login with just a single tap instead of typing codes.
Previously, you have had to manually enter a six-digit code received via an SMS or from an authenticator app, but now…
Google has introduced a new method called “Google Prompt” that uses a simple push notification where you just have to tap on your mobile phone to approve login requests.
Source: Google makes 2-Factor Authentication a lot Easier and Faster