Doing the Two-Step, Beyond the A.T.M.

BANK A.T.M.'s embody decades-old technology. A four-digit PIN?

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What a seemingly crude security system. Where are the uppercase and lowercase letters and the random punctuation that we are continually told are crucial to hacker-resistant passwords?

In fact, though, the four-digit numbers required to use cash machines are one element of an extremely strong security model that most of today's Web sites fall well short of matching.

Is your CU planning to offer your Members the option of requiring two-step verification for added peace of mind? Read the article to learn more about two-factor authentication.