Electronics

[Tinkrbl44]

These keep popping up for sites that have none of my financial data.   

I use my password, but just wonder ... is there a way to stop these?

[Kachina624]

@Tinkrbl44.  I don't think I ever had 2-step verification on a site that doesn't have my credit card or other sensitive information on file.  You need the keys to heaven to get into my insurance company website.  I just skip it or call.

[SaveTheTurtles]

I find the 2 step verification a necessary evil I guess. But, I think all the ones I can think of house sensitive financial data.

[Squirrels Are Trash]

@Tinkrbl44 Yes. More and more companies are jumping on this. I think that all companies/orgs that subscribe to MS365 will be required to use authentication in 2024. I have an account on each of my client's deployments and about half are using it now.

[Imaoldhippie]

Its becoming the norm, hackers are smarter so websites are having to stepup their game.

[Estellee]

I've noticed more and more of the 2 step verifications. I don't mind doing it if it keeps  my info from being breached.

[kismet]

I noticed that my medical clinic has the same thing and has to send a code to my cell phone.  Last time it took almost 10 minutes to get it.  I understand the why of using one but I would think it would come into my phone faster.  

[KailaS]

I understand the rationale. However, I live on two floors and do not carry my cell phone with me. (I am not someone who uses my cell phone much at all.)

A second and bigger issue is that I have macular degeneration, so I cannot see the 6,7,and 8 digit codes I am sent.

Even when I call certain companies and speak to a live person, I often must be able to receive, see, and repeat codes for two- step authentication. 

[gadgetgal613]

I hope all of you who refuse to carry a cell phone have a home alert or other means to contact help if something bad happens. I worked in Home Care for 16 years and people don't fall or otherwise have an emergency within reach of their landline.