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VeriSign Brings Authentication Tokens to iPhone
TidBITS: Mac News for the Rest of Us — ... The free VIP Access for Mobile application relies on a unique credential created for your iPhone based on its phone number, and confirmed with an SMS message sent to that number. Once the credential is confirmed with this looped-back process, the program generates a unique 6-digit token every 30 seconds using an algorithm that's uniquely derived from the credential. (VIP stands for VeriSign Identity Protection.) ...

iPhone Security Key: VeriSign Identity Protection App Released
TheAppleBlog — If you’ve ever suffered from fraud on the Internet, you’ll know how important it is to use decent passwords, keep them safe, and watch out for phishing activities. Unfortunately, a simple password isn’t always the best way to protect yourself online. Many banks are now starting to use two-factor authentication, a system requiring a ...

RSA releases SecurID Software Token for iPhone and iPod Touch
iPhone Atlas — ... (download on iTunes), a free app that also lets you supplement typical user Web site log-ins with an extra, cryptographically strong ID confirmation. However, it is geared more towards the consumer by supporting popular sites such as eBay, AOL, GEICO, and PayPal at no extra cost. You can read our previous ...