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Are security questions really secure?
Security questions are vulnerable to exploitation because they rely on knowledge—if an attacker guesses, researches, or phishes a security answer, for instance, the account is compromised. Not even the best security questions are immune to these attacks.
Is MFA a security question?
The combination of a password and security questions does not constitute MFA, as both factors as the same (i.e, something you know). Security questions should never be relied upon as the sole mechanism to authenticate a user.
What is the best security question?
Here are examples of some common security questions:
- In what city were you born?
- What is the name of your favorite pet?
- What is your mother’s maiden name?
- What high school did you attend?
- What is the name of your first school?
- What was the make of your first car?
- What was your favorite food as a child?
Are security questions multifactor authentication?
3 Answers. If you want to multifactor you can use combination of them. Security question and password are in same category. That mean it is not a two factor.
How do I reset my MFA security questions?
To do that: Let the global admin log into the portal> Click Active Users under Users> Find the Set Multi-factor authentication requirements and click Set up beside it> Select your name and click the Disable on the right side, and then Enable it.
What is the answer of security question?
For example, good security questions produce answers that are: Safe: Cannot be guessed or researched. Stable: Do not change over time. Memorable: Can be remembered easily.
What’s a secret answer?
An answer that only the user knows for a specific question. The answer is used to confirm someone’s identity if they forget their password.
How can I change my GTbank secret question?
Step 1: Sign in to the mobile app (GTWorld or GTbank app). Step 2: Tap on the menu icon located at the left corner of the screen. Step 3: Select the “Settings & Help” option. Step 4: Press “Setup/Change Secret Question & Answer” or “Reset Secret Answer.”
Which is better 2FA or a secret question?
On the other hand, the infamous “secret question” – so often offered by web services as a security enhancement similar to 2FA – not only does not offer any improvement over a password, but it diminishes security.
Can a security question be used as an authentication factor?
WARNING: Security questions are no longer recognized as an acceptable authentication factor per NIST SP 800-63. Account recovery is just an alternate way to authenticate so it should be no weaker than regular authentication.
Why do I get prompted for MFA on my computer?
A third explanation is that they are not really checking whether they “know” your computer. Instead they are performing a risk-bases analysis of your browser’s fingerprint, cookies, IP address, etc. and deriving a score. You get prompted for the MFA if your score isn’t good enough. A lack of cookie doesn’t necessarily trigger it.
What kind of security questions should I use?
The user’s current password. Common strings such as “123” or “password”. If the security questions are not used as part of the main authentication process, then consider periodically prompting the user to review their security questions and verify that they still know the answers.