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OTP Is The Backbone Of A Strong Online Security



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Ok friends today's topic is very vital to online Security. You can simply say that it is one of the 2 backbones of your digital security. In fact HkGoodkH would go one step further to state that full proof security of your accounts and online payment would have remained an elusive dream if this would have not been there. 
Oh by now you must have become very curious to know about the security gem. Well wait no further. We are talking about the OTP or one time password. The same OTP along with the 2 Factor Authentication is considered by HkGoodkH as the backbone of online security. That is why HkGoodkH has always recommended to our readers in our posts and tweets 'Never to share your OTP' and Turn On 2 FactorAuthentication
Let's dive into the depth of OTP 

 

What Is OTP 

OTP is simply one time Password that you receive on your registered digital devices such as mobile phones. After receiving you have to enter it for verification in the website OTP box. One time means that it can be used only one time for a transaction or login session. After that it expires and becomes invalid. Time is also an important factor in deciding the OTP expiry. If OTP is time based and you enter it after expiry of that time then also the OTP won't work. You then have to request for a new one. 
So friends you can also say that OTP is a form of 'dynamic password'. The common password that you create yourself is 'static'. OTP is also a 2 factor authentication

Benefits Of OTP

  • Friends the fact that the OTP is one time, has expiry tag and is dynamic password makes it a very solid security feature in itself. It is very difficult for a hacker to access OTP. Even if we assume hypothetically that he has gained access to it, we can safely say that by the time he uses that OTP it would have become invalid. So unless you yourself reveal your OTP it would be next to impossible for a hacker to get access to it. Now you know why HkGoodkH says never to share OTP. 
  • From the security point of view what makes the OTP standout is the fact that it may turn out to be a 'standalone life saver of your account'. If a hacker manages to get hold of your account information like login id and password, there is nothing he can do. Why? Because only you know the OTP that has been sent to your device. So all the hard work of the hacker would fail and he would be left scratching his head. So friends you are all safe whether you do online payment or access your online accounts. 
  • Receiving OTP is a smooth process. If you do not receive OTP instantly you can wait for few seconds or request for a new one. 
  • Also most trusted service providers such as Google have developed their own authentication app. The best thing about such apps is that these generate OTP codes offline. We highly recommend that you download these apps. These are highly secure. Plus you would not have to wait for the OTP if during the process there is an occurrence of some delay due to technical glitch. 
But friends to enjoy all these benefits of OTP you must first turn on 2 factor authentication. After that register your device and mobile number to start receiving OTP and for downloading OTP authentication app. 

 

OTP would secure you for sure even though you have created a weak level password. But do create a strong password to maintain the highest security standards.
So friends today we have provided some more good online tips regarding OTP. Go and apply these tips now. Thank you! 

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