Poker Stars Introduces RSA Security Token To Its Online Website

Poker Stars is the leading site for online poker. It is considered to be ahead of all other sites and stands as the largest Internet poker site. It is a leader in the provision of customer security. The company is determined to combat fraud through its providing unique solutions for the protection of customer accounts.

There is an RSA Security Token which can be worn on a key ring. Token is a good description for this inventive gadget, that is both small and also portable. On it is seen a six -digit number. This number changes every minute and forms a part of a new and even more secure log through this process. By this means key logger robbers are effectively stopped since it requires anyone who is accessing his/her account to have the token readily available and on their body. This is the first time that an online casino is employing this technology which is already available to corporations, governments, and to the military.

A spokesperson for PokerStars speaking about this security aspect of the casinos system says that providing protection for players’ accounts is a number one priority for PokerStars. She says that the company is constantly seeking out ways to upgrade its account security. She adds that the use of the RSA token makes available a very effective guard against the possibility of an unauthorized access to a customer’s account, through the use of a two factor authentication process to upgrade account security. The two factors involved include number one, the player's individual and unique password plus number two, the distinctive number generated by the token. She describes this system of security as being cutting edge and says that it thus enables the site to make available to its customers unmatched security benefits assuring their peace of mind.
The company RSA stands out as being a leading world class developer of and provider of security solutions. They have developed this unique new device and have assured its availability for use by online casinos. But this is not the only security measure being implemented by Poker Stars for its customers. There is a six digit PIN number that is available to those customers who wish to use it together with their password when they access their Poker Stars account. Another valuable technique that is being employed by the website is the random positioning of the keypad which also acts to confuse potential fraudulent activity. Security steps such as these act to give to each of the site’s customers a feeling of security and the assurances that make playing online poker that much better.

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