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Microsoft Account Gets New Security Features

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After launching 'Two-Step Authentication' a few months ago, Microsoft added three new security features to its Microsoft Account today which you use to signi into Microsoft's services like SkyDrive, Outlook.com and Windows 8.
 
Recent activity

 

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This page displays successful and unsuccessful sign-ins, what kind of device and browser was used, and what location the request came from, including a map from Bing. If you see something suspicious, there's a "This wasn’t me" button for helping you to take steps to protect your account.


Recovery codes

 

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Two-step verification setup requires two verified pieces of security information, like a phone number and email address, it will be a rare occasion when both options fail, but in the event they do, Microsoft got you covered.


More control of security notifications

 

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This page gives you the ability to choose where you want to receive notifications for unusual sign-ins.

 

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