Amazon:
Amazon’s Two-Step Verification adds an additional layer of security to your account. Instead of simply entering your password, Two-Step Verification requires you to enter a unique security code in addition to your password during sign in.
You’ll enter your sign in information like you normally would, but then you’ll be prompted to enter a security code. You can receive this security code in a variety of ways depending on the option you select during sign up, including text message, voice call, or authenticator app.
Some folks will think this kind of security is inconvenient. But any time I give a company my credit card info and I want that info stored on their site, I feel more comfortable if the site offers this additional level of security.
I think anyone railing against MFA/TFA/TSV at this point hasn’t been paying attention. 🙂
Security is always a tradeoff vs. convenience. If you want it to be convenient (as little interaction/information from you as possible), it’s always less secure (because everyone needs less interaction/information to access the account).
Maybe some these online stores might just Encrypted their sensitive information for once!
Seems to be US-only. The advanced settings page for the Canadian site is blank. Oh well…
Same in UK 🙁