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
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Discount Shopping at What Cost
Most people have shopped in a dollar store. They are very prevalent and often in places that lack other types of businesses. Even though these stores appear to serve needs for those with little access to retail, a veil of crime and violence hangs over many of the locations in urban areas. With low cost operating plans, these stores may staff only two employees at a time and lack hired security.
The True Cost of Dollar Stores
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.