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Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in?

Why Am I Being Asked for Additional Verification on Sign-in? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Traveling and suddenly locked out of Outlook.com? I’ll explain why Microsoft asks for extra sign-in proof, what “something unusual” really means, and how to set up backup email, phone, or authenticator options before you leave so you can get your code and your account back when it matters most.

Here are some imposter red flags to watch for

Here are some imposter red flags to watch for – Charles Schwab

Investment scammers are getting more savvy and increasingly personal. They may pose as investment professionals, leaders of trusted financial institutions, and even Schwab employees, all to gain your confidence and trust. With vigilance and a few tips on imposter tactics and techniques, you can recognize these fraudsters and steer clear of their traps.

Password managers that are actually better than the paid ones

3 free password managers that are actually better than the paid ones – MakeUseOf
I’ve been a huge fan of password managers at work and at home for some time now. They’re really the best way to make sure that you can have complex, hard-to-brute-force passwords for all your web and banking accounts without having to remember them (or resort to writing them down on countless little sticky notes).

Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook

Why you shouldn’t sign in with Google or Facebook – howtogeek.com
When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Passwords are officially obsolete

Passwords are officially obsolete — here’s why you should make the jump today – makeuseof.com
Our entire digital life is secured by a password, and it’s up to us to use secure and unique passwords that can withstand emerging physical threads. Routine data breaches, phishing attacks, and compromised accounts put user data at risk — especially if you use the same password across multiple accounts.

You’re overpaying for a password manager

You’re overpaying for a password manager — this free one does everything you need – MakeUseOf
On paper, the best password manager will always be the one with the most features. Case in point: 1Password. It offers robust security, a great feature set, and an intuitive UI, and it has never experienced a direct data breach. But it also doesn’t have a free version—not even a barebone basic one. So you’re paying at least $36 a year for the privilege.

– Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings

Scammers Want to Steal Everyone’s Savings, Especially Seniors’ Savings. Here’s How to Protect Yourself. – NY Times
Experts agree that older adults certainly aren’t the only ones being targeted by scammers. “This is not something that’s only happening to older folks — if you have a dollar, the scammer wants that dollar, and they’re going to come after you,” said Megan Squire, a threat intelligence researcher at the digital security company F-Secure.

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