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AOL Moves Beyond Single Passwords for Log-Ons
ars writes "Yahoo is reporting that AOL is adding a new feature alowing customers to use two passwords to log on. The second password comes from a small small device from RSA Securitywhich displays a new password each minute.
The scheme is called two-factor authentication and will cost $1.95 a month plus a one-time $9.95 fee. It's aimed at small business and people who conduct large transactions online."
They're hard pressed to remember their own password, and whine about having to enter that. Now they want them to carry a secureID card, and enter 2 passwords? Can you say marketing fiasco?
secureID works when you can FORCE employees to use it, but having people PAY for it Nah....
After pestering employees with these damn things, AOL thought it would be wise to charge customers for the same pain in the ass.
I hate these stupid things. Keep them on your keychain, and you know it's going to break, and your going to have login problems. Don't keep it on your keychain, and you know you'll forget, and be unable to login. No matter what, you loose.
I won't say they are ineffective, since they do work. But they are the biggest pain in the butt.
Couldn't stand having it. What a drag.
Oh, and guess how many people loved using AOL mail in the workplace: None. Can you imagine this sinaero:
You sign on, do your work, leave for the day. Come back in, and AOL for some reason signed you off (happens every so often). Uh Oh... forgot the SecurID... no email for the day!
Was my post informative? Help me get a free flat screen by completing 1 silly little offer. I need one to go with my free iPod.
I believe that the article said a one time fee of 9.95 and 1.95 a month. That is 9.95 + (1.95 * 36) or 80.15.