Free 2 step verification with Google -Get it

Google is now offering free two step verification for its products.

One step verification

username:   john

password:  password

or 

password:12345

This is pretty weak as it can be defeated by a hack of passwords  elsewhere and you use the same username and password OR if someone can use a dictionary attack and guess your password

Two step verification

username:john

password: password

Please enter verification code

It works like this. You sign up for 2 step verification after logging in normally through the gear symbol to account settings. You supply google a phone number (can be a mobile or landline) to call with a verification code.  They call, you enter the verification  code. They supply a list of 10 backup codes,which you print off and put in your wallet or purse. You supply a backup phone number.  You log back in and google calls you. You enter the code and tick the box that asks them to verify from this computer every 30 days.  

If you're calling from a different computer, google will call and you enter the code.  If you don't have your phones, you use the backup codes you've kept in your wallet or purse.