Linkedin now has a security boost with the new "Two-Factor Authentication". Linkedin is coping Twitter because a couple days back, Twitter enabled the two-step verification to thwart hackers.
What is Two-Step Verification??
A security feature that prompts you to enter a temporary secret number sent to your phone whenever you log into your account.
Why Should You Enable This Feature??
Why not, it helps keep bad hackers out. This second to best security feature available for social networks. Let us assume, someone has stolen your log-in User Name & Password via key-logger or phishing or any other method. If the hacker try to log into the website with your credentials, he will asked to provide the secret number sent to your Cell Phone/Smart Phone. But you have the cell phone with you. So hacker can't log in to your account. Also you will come to know that someone is trying to gain access to your account.
Step 1:
Login to your account and go to the settings page:
Step 2:
Select the "Account" tab and click the " Manage security settings " option.
Step 3:
Now Here , you can see the "Two-step verification for sign in " option
and it displays the feature is currently "off". To turn on the feature, they click the "Turn On" Link.
Step 4:
You will be asked to enter your phone number.
Step 5:
Once you enter your phone number, you will receive a security code. After entering the security code sent to your mobile number, the feature will be turned on.
Now Your Are Somewhat Hacker Free. You can never be totally hacker free. You will just make it harder for them to hack your account.
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