Am a big proponent of 2 Factor Authentication, should be in general use
Protect your Ring camera from hackers by setting up two-factor authentication
A rash of takeovers of Ring cameras is a good reminder to lock down your security devices.
Laura Hautala in CNET
.... Passwords aren't good enough
Telling consumers not to reuse passwords is unrealistic. First of all, many people have dozens or even hundreds of accounts, and only a robot could memorize unique, complex passwords for each of them. There are tools to make this easier, like password managers, but they can be challenging to use. That's a disincentive for many people to rely on them. ...
Two-factor authentication is one way companies could secure smart-home tech for their customers even if they use bad passwords. If 2FA were required, consumers would need a second form of identity, often a one-time code sent to a phone after a username and password are entered, or a physical token that's plugged in. ... "
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