Kim Key for PC Magazine stresses the importance of Passkeys as the new way to protect your accounts. They are typically safer as they cannot be easily guessed or shared and are specific to the site they are created for. Not every account offers the ability to make a passkey yet but any time you are given the chance, it is a good idea to do it. Want more information about passkeys? Read the entire article here:
Still Using Passwords? It’s Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now
Tag: safety
Are Mobile Banking Apps Safe?
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2% of mobile phone users feel that banking apps leave personal information in some way unsafe. This doesn’t appear to actually stop them from using the convenient, snap and post check depositing services that most offer. Amit Ashbel, a cybersecurity expert, in the article, From download to deposit, mobile banking only as safe as your app, identifies the following safety practices as integral to a secure network.
–Solid password policies for apps.
–Out-of-band authentication.
–Tiered authentication.
–Limited log-in attempts.
–Proper error handling.
He also advises users to read all the fine print. Next time you need to make a deposit, take a moment to see if your app is up to these security standards.
Men, Women and Sportscasting
In honor of National Women’s Day, an article about being in the public eye as a female sportscaster. Such a male dominated arena from both the commentator and fan perspectives, it offers more focused attention on the women who work the fields than any other anchor position. Richard Sandamir and John Branch for the New York Times, share the stories of these women and how important personal awareness and safety is in this profession. The Dangers of Being a Female Sportscaster. Not to mention the reminder that males should strive to behave as gentlemen.