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AOL Moves Beyond Single Passwords for Log-Ons

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the are-you-secure-yet dept.

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."

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  1. Think about the average AOL user by Baumann · · Score: 1, Redundant

    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....