Why Are You Still Being Asked “What is Your Mother’s Maiden Name?”
This outdated security question is a powerful reminder to beef up your electronic security
If you’ve called your bank recently, you may have heard these words:
“For security purposes, what is your mother’s maiden name?”
Whenever I hear this phrase, I think “What??!!”
Let’s face it, this is not a secure question in today’s technology and social media age.
This exact security question has been in existence since the late 1800s. The question is convenient and people will always remember the answer, however, it is outdated and has no place in today’s list of security questions.
10 minutes or less to find your mother’s maiden name
Hackers must love Facebook. It is a gold mine of information.
People give their information away readily and freely on this social media platform. If they are not super security conscious or are a newbie in technology, the information may be shared with everyone on the platform, not just Facebook “friends.”
