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by jj00 4222 days ago
A second password is just another form of a second factor (in 2-factor authorization)
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stephenr 4222 days ago
2 factor auth is "something I know" (password) and "something I have" (token/device to provide a one time password)

Two passwords you know is not 2 factor auth

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EpicEng 4222 days ago
No, it's one factor, twice.
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mobiplayer 4220 days ago
Not even twice, just split in two fields :)
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