Two-Factor Part II – OpenID, VeriSign PIP and PhoneFactor

As you may already know, I am a huge believer in two-factor authentication.  You should keep in mind that two-factor authentication is not the absolute answer to Internet security problems.  It is critical that you keep your computer patched with current antivirus software and that you browse and use email with care. I won't get too much into the technology other than to say i...
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PayPal and two-factor authentication

I've been a huge proponent of two-factor (something you know and something you have/are) authentication for several years now.  I understand that nothing is 100% secure, but I haven't seen anything better come along.  I'd like to see more services provide this type of authentication option.  PayPal has a feature called Security Key that allows you to add two-factor authenticat...
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