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Digital Finance Scams: How To Safeguard Your Money With Expert Help. Top Tips To Keep In Mind
3 months, 1 week ago

Digital Finance Scams: How To Safeguard Your Money With Expert Help. Top Tips To Keep In Mind

ABP News  

By Priti Goel A financial technology scam involves fraudulent activities that exploit technology to deceive individuals or businesses for financial gains. Some common types with real-world examples are: Social Engineering – Victims are scammed to reveal sensitive information such as passwords, or account details, often using phishing emails or fake websites. Identity Theft – Criminals steal personal information to access …

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The fallibility of two-factor authentication: Is your money really safe?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The fallibility of two-factor authentication: Is your money really safe?

Salon  

Two-factor authentication has emerged as a critical tool to prevent cybercrime. 2FA seems foolproof, leading many people to pay less attention to other security practices, like using strong, unique passwords for each account. If an attacker gains control of a user's device, they may be able to access both the password and the 2FA code, effectively rendering the additional security …

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RBI Imposes Penalties on Ola Financial Services, Manappuram Finance, Visa Worldwide for KYC Norm Violations And Unauthorized Payment Methods
4 months, 3 weeks ago

RBI Imposes Penalties on Ola Financial Services, Manappuram Finance, Visa Worldwide for KYC Norm Violations And Unauthorized Payment Methods

Live Law  

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties on Ola Financial Services Pvt. Further, Ola Financial Services reported a shortfall in its escrow account balance and filed an application for compounding this violation. Similar to Ola Financial Services, Manappuram's failure to adhere to these crucial regulatory directions prompted the RBI to take action. The "Card Not Present transactions – Relaxation …

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Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users
5 months, 1 week ago

Google Is Adding Passkey Support for Its Most Vulnerable Users

Wired  

The password killers known as “passkeys” are now available to users of Google's Advanced Protection Program, which works to add an additional layer of account protection for people who fear that they could face targeted digital attacks. Anyone can enroll for free, but enabling Advanced Protection involves strict requirements for adding multi-factor authentication to an account, which previously involved hardware …

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NPS's New Rule With Mandate Two-Factor Aadhaar Authentication Starts From April 1; Check Full Details Here
9 months ago

NPS's New Rule With Mandate Two-Factor Aadhaar Authentication Starts From April 1; Check Full Details Here

ABP News  

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has tightened the security measures of the National Pension System by implementing a new layer of security: mandatory two-factor Aadhaar-based authentication for all password-based users accessing the CRA system. According to the circular, the NPS central record-keeping agency system will incorporate Aadhaar-based login authentication alongside the existing user ID and password-based login process. …

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Airtel Payments Bank Introduces Seamless e-KYC Via Face Authentication
1 year, 3 months ago

Airtel Payments Bank Introduces Seamless e-KYC Via Face Authentication

News 18  

Airtel Payments Bank has unveiled plans to introduce Face Authentication-based savings account opening through the Airtel Thanks App. Expected to be operational by the close of 2023, this feature will enable users to digitally open a bank account with Airtel Payments Bank within minutes, utilizing facial biometrics for e-KYC. Anubrata Biswas, MD & CEO of Airtel Payments Bank, stated, “Face …

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What happens when social media firms monetise key features?
1 year, 5 months ago

What happens when social media firms monetise key features?

The Hindu  

Social media giants like Facebook-parent Meta and Elon Musk-owned Twitter are pivoting to a model where users will have to pay for additional privileges and other important features. Social media for the privileged There weren’t any significant advantages to putting security features behind a paywall and it was an “anti-consumer” and “anti-user” move for a company to make, said Prateek …

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Google Pay enables Aadhaar-based authentication for UPI activation
1 year, 6 months ago

Google Pay enables Aadhaar-based authentication for UPI activation

The Hindu  

Google launched Aadhaar-based authentication for UPI transactions that will allow users to set up their UPI pin without a debit card. Users looking to onboard UPI via Aadhaar will need to ensure their phone numbers registered with UIDAI and their bank are the same, and their bank account is linked with Aadhaar. How to set up Google Pay using Aadhaar …

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Twitter to end two-factor authentication for non-Blue subscribers today
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter to end two-factor authentication for non-Blue subscribers today

The Hindu  

Twitter starting Monday will place its text message-based two-factor authentication behind Blue paywall. Announced in February, Twitter at the time said the step to change the policy was taken as the company believed phone-number-based 2FA was being abused by “bad actors”. Twitter owner Elon Musk also tweeted “Yup” in reply to a user tweet that the company was changing policy …

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Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter now charges for two-factor authentication; here’s how to get it for free

Live Mint  

Two-factor authentication is a security feature that helps to keep your Twitter account safe from hackers. Step 4: Choose Your Preferred 2FA Method You will now get three options to choose from: Twitter options for two-factor authentication Text message - This method uses your mobile phone to receive a text message with an authentication code to enter when you log …

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Are You Confused About Twitter’s SMS 2FA Method? Here’s What You Should Do
1 year, 9 months ago

Are You Confused About Twitter’s SMS 2FA Method? Here’s What You Should Do

News 18  

Twitter users are complaining and are confused about a notification stating “you must remove text message two-factor authentication” on their handle. However, in the notification, the users are seeing a text saying “only Twitter Blue subscribers can use the text message 2FA method. Some researchers earlier also expressed concern saying that Twitter’s policy change will confuse users by giving them …

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Microsoft Outlook app to add multi-factor authentication capabilities: Know the benefits
1 year, 9 months ago

Microsoft Outlook app to add multi-factor authentication capabilities: Know the benefits

India TV News  

Microsoft is reportedly working toward bringing a new tool to accelerate the adoption of multi-factor authentication for its 365 cloud productivity platform. According to a new Microsoft 365 roadmap, users will be able to complete MFA requests for its 365 apps directly in the Outlook app with the help of a new feature called Authenticator Lite, reports BleepingComputer. Microsoft said, …

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How to keep your Twitter account secure — without paying
1 year, 10 months ago

How to keep your Twitter account secure — without paying

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Twitter users were greeted early Saturday with an ultimatum from the social media app: Subscribe to the platform’s new premium service or lose a popular account security feature. A pop-up message warned users they will lose the ability to secure their accounts via text message two-factor authentication unless they pay $8 a month to subscribe to Twitter …

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Not a Twitter Blue subscriber? Take this step before March 19 or lose access
1 year, 10 months ago

Not a Twitter Blue subscriber? Take this step before March 19 or lose access

Hindustan Times  

In an update to Twitter's two-factor authentication service, the Elon Musk-owned microblogging website has announced that after March 20, only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use the text message/SMS-based method of the 2FA facility. Representational Image Making the announcement on its official blog on Feb 15, Twitter attributed the move to ‘the misuse by bad actors’ of the …

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Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message
1 year, 10 months ago

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message

The Hindu  

Twitter said on Friday it will allow only paid subscribers to use text messages as a two-factor authentication method to secure their accounts. After March 20, ”only Twitter Blue subscribers will be able to use text messages as their two-factor authentication method,” the company tweeted. Twitter owner Elon Musk tweeted "Yup" in reply to a user tweet that the company …

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NPS Latest Update: How PFRDA's PAN-PRAN-VPA (UPI) Authentication Process Will Help You?
1 year, 11 months ago

NPS Latest Update: How PFRDA's PAN-PRAN-VPA (UPI) Authentication Process Will Help You?

News 18  

The Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority recently announced its new bank account and PAN authentication process for National Pension System subscribers. PFRDA said that it is an advanced mode of Bank Account Verification of the NPS Subscribers where the joint holder details, PAN and UPI Ids are verified through NPCI and matched with Permanent Retirement Account Number. PFRDA said …

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With Twitter in chaos, some ways to protect your account
2 years, 1 month ago

With Twitter in chaos, some ways to protect your account

Associated Press  

Twitter is in chaos. There, you’ll find “Settings and privacy” then “Security and account access” and finally, “Security.” Here, you can select “Authentication app” and follow the instructions to set it up. SHUT DOWN THIRD-PARTY ACCESS Jane Manchun Wong, an independent software and security researcher in Hong Kong who follows Twitter closely, recommends revoking permissions to third-party sites and apps …

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Demat account login to credit/debit card new rules from Oct: 5 things to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Demat account login to credit/debit card new rules from Oct: 5 things to know

Live Mint  

Developments relating to our personal finances occur on a regular basis from month to month and must be followed. The above guidelines shall be implemented latest by September 30, 2022.” Master Direction provisions for credit and debit card On June 21, 2022 RBI extended the timeline for implementation of certain provisions of Master Direction – Credit Card and Debit Card …

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Why you may not be able to log in to your demat account from 1 Oct
2 years, 3 months ago

Why you may not be able to log in to your demat account from 1 Oct

Live Mint  

September 30 is the deadline for demat account holders to enable two-factor authentication to continue using their accounts. A circular released by the National Stock Exchange in June said that customers should enable 2-factor authentication using knowledge/ possession factor and biometric authentication. NSE in its circular said users should preferably use biometric authentication as one of the authentication factors along …

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Soon, sign in to Google, Apple, Microsoft services without using a password
2 years, 7 months ago

Soon, sign in to Google, Apple, Microsoft services without using a password

India Today  

On World Password Day — May 5 — the three big tech companies resolved to ditch passwords entirely. Google, Apple, and Microsoft have come together to announce a commitment to building support for a passwordless era where you will no longer have to enter passwords on your mobile, desktop, and browser devices. In other words, the three companies are working …

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Real-Life Hackers Reveal How To Protect Yourself Against Possible Russian Cyberattacks
2 years, 8 months ago

Real-Life Hackers Reveal How To Protect Yourself Against Possible Russian Cyberattacks

Huff Post  

Getty Images Potential cyberattacks may come from Russia, President Biden warned. Biden said in a statement Monday that his administration “can’t defend against this threat alone” and cited recommendations for private businesses and leaders in critical infrastructure to follow. “Consumers need to do a better job of updating their passwords regularly, choosing long and unique passwords for each account, and …

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Hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication, but it is still your best chance to safeguard online account
3 years, 1 month ago

Hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication, but it is still your best chance to safeguard online account

India Today  

Hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication on target accounts through the use of automated bots that call the victim and ask for the authentication code. These bots are being sold on the Internet, and any hacker can use them to trick gullible users into sharing their sensitive two-factor authentication in order to gain access to their accounts. Two-factor authentication is thus …

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Google Is Keeping Us Safer By Enabling 2-Step Verification On All Accounts By Default
3 years, 1 month ago

Google Is Keeping Us Safer By Enabling 2-Step Verification On All Accounts By Default

News 18  

Google earlier this year said that it will make two-factor authentication live on all accounts by default. Now, the company is rolling out the mandate, where the company will auto enroll about 150 million Google accounts for two-factor authentication. The company is informing users via email that 2-step verification will be turned on automatically on their account starting November 9. …

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Instagram tips: What's a recovery code? Here is how you can use it
3 years, 5 months ago

Instagram tips: What's a recovery code? Here is how you can use it

India Today  

Instagram is a well-known social networking service used by millions of users across the globe. To access your recovery codes, open Instagram, tap on your profile picture, and follow the below-given steps. To get a list of recovery codes for your account, you can follow the below-given steps: Step 1: First, open the Instagram app on your device. Here is …

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