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E-Verify’s “SSN Lock” is Nothing of the Sort

Krebs on Security

After verifying my email address, I was asked to pick a strong password and select a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA). The most secure MFA option offered (a one-time code generated by an app like Google Authenticator or Authy) was already pre-selected, so I chose that.

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Identity Thieves Bypassed Experian Security to View Credit Reports

Krebs on Security

For example, there were four phone numbers on my Experian credit file: Only one of them was mine, and that one hasn’t been mine for ages. Clearly, Experian found it simpler to respond this way, rather than acknowledging the problem and addressing the root causes (lazy authentication and abhorrent account recovery practices).

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Best Fraud Management Systems & Detection Tools in 2022

eSecurity Planet

They’re also useful for background checks, data analytics, and data mining. Through this platform, companies can also implement a number of cybersecurity measures including multi-factor authentication , biometrics, and device binding to better protect their employees and their data.

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