Reminder to occasionally change your passwords for security

Marie5656

Marie5656

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I recently got a message that someone accessed my Netflix account from a new location. A hacker. I went in and changed my password. Also took the opportunity to change other passwords.
Another thing, for security is to require 2-step authentication for sign ins..especially for accounts containing sensitive infornation. This means that in order to sign in on a new device, they require a second step, either via text, email, phone call, to approve the sign in and proove it is really you. Hackers getting pretty savy.
Since I am canceling my Netflix account anyway, I am working on settin in motion to make the cancellation effective immediately, and to have the account completely deleted
 

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Great reminder.

I thought two-stage verification would be a pain, but I started using it for my bank and it's pretty simple to cut and paste the code into the logon.

I hope that more companies start using it.

One other thing that my bank offers for credit card customers are the blocking of card not present transactions outside of the United States. So far that has not been a problem because all of my foreign purchases are done through PayPal.
 
Aunt Bea said:
One other thing that my bank offers for credit card customers are the blocking of card not present transactions outside of the United States. So far that has not been a problem because all of my foreign purchases are done through PayPal.
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Great idea. I will have to check with my bank about that. Though I do pretty much all my online shopping through Amazon
 

Another option that my bank offers is turning off the credit and debit card to anything other than recurring transactions.

I haven't used it, but now might be a good time to try it.

It involves signing in to my online account and flipping a switch at the account level.
 
Per AARP Recent Article: Password Protection Steps
Schedule a password change date every six months.
Prune your accounts. This means deleting accounts you no longer need.
Upgrade the quality of your passwords. Don't just change one or two digits. The longer the password the better.
Create a system for recording passwords. Write them on paper or get an online password manager. Never store them on your computer.
Sign up for two-step verification. To do this log in to your account and go to your personal settings; usually, there is a link thereto set up this service. Last advice: Have your smartphones on hand when paying bills on a computer so you have fast access to these codes.
 
The problem with putting restrictions on credit cards is that it may mean you can't use the card in an emergency situation. My old fridge died, on at 10 PM Friday night, and I had to get another one, ASAP, to keep expensive medication cold. I had placed restrictions on my card that stopped me from getting one, when needed.
I only wish they had some other way of identification than passwords. I am forever screwing them up, even with a password app.
 

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