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One-time passwords will help reinforce protection against traditional cyber-attacks using computer viruses.

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Yukinori Okada, a spokesman for the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ. Major Japanese banks are introducing passwords that are only valid for one transaction to reduce Internet banking theft. (NHK)

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I've been using these for two or three years now for my on-line bank transaction it's convenient but I believe you need to change the number generator every 10 years or so. Square Enix also provides a similar offer for their online games but through a smart phone apps.

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One-time passwords will help reinforce protection against traditional cyber-attacks using computer viruses.

Until someone hacks the password generator.

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Granddad bless him, writes them down......

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Usually the one-time code will come thru your cell-phone as a text message. Many credit card companies use this system for online purchases. As long as you do not lose your cell-phone you are good.

= What happens if you lose your cell-phone?

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