Added a security Tolkien to my brokerage account....(security token)

[rayinpenn]

Security = something you know (your password)
Something you have = a security token (the key fab with very changing number)

Scared to death with all this hacking ...added the above to gain peace of mind.

 

[sengsational]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

 

[REWahoo]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

 

[Fedup]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

I'm thinking of New Zealand. Travel is on my brain.

 

[Chuckanut]

YubaKey is far more secure than a text message. The SMS messaging system is not secure.

 

[Mdlerth]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

Love it!

 

[Bestwifeever]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

Maybe it's just Gollum guarding his precious?

 

[rayinpenn]

Added a security Tolkien to my brokerage account....

Ah a misspelling got through - you've had your fun --pity because this is an important topic. I had my SIL see if she could get a token for her account (different firm) and they didn't offer anything...

Darn auto spell thingie ...

 

[rayinpenn]

A security Tolkien... Is that where you carry around a fantasy author to write a magical story that obliterates the bad guys?

If it only could be that easy...

 

[MichaelB]

If a security token is the same as 2 factor authentication, there is a discussion underway here http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/2-factor-id-86953.html#post1886716

 

[rayinpenn]

If a security token is the same as 2 factor authentication, there is a discussion underway here http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f27/2-factor-id-86953.html#post1886716

Thanks...

 

[Nightcap]

Security = something you know (your password)
Something you have = a security token (the key fab with very changing number)

Scared to death with all this hacking ...added the above to gain peace of mind.

This account protected by mighty wizards, clever elves, doughty axe-wielding dwarves, and the trusty men of Gondor.

 

[rayinpenn]

This account protected by mighty wizards, clever elves, doughty axe-wielding dwarves, and the trusty men of Gondor.

Sweet Moses will it never end!
But in truth as long as it is protected ...very clever.

 

[savory]

YubaKey is far more secure than a text message. The SMS messaging system is not secure.

In case anyone is looking for the Yubikey wanted to clarify spelling - yubico.com I like the 2 factor and ease of use.

 

[Scout]

With vanguard if you lose your key they default to text so it's kind of pointless. Have you found better luck with other companies?

 

[sengsational]

That was the comment I was going to make...the second factor is completely watered-down if they let you bypass it whenever you feel like it.