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by influx 5694 days ago
http://aws.amazon.com/s3/faqs/#How_does_Versioning_protect_m...

See also the followup question:

Q: How can I ensure maximum protection of my preserved versions?

Versioning’s MFA Delete capability, which uses multi-factor authentication, can be used to provide an additional layer of security. By default, all requests to your Amazon S3 bucket require your AWS account credentials. If you enable Versioning with MFA Delete on your Amazon S3 bucket, two forms of authentication are required to permanently delete a version of an object: your AWS account credentials and a valid six-digit code and serial number from an authentication device in your physical possession