Steve,
Generally these days they have a two step process and a text is usually sent to your phone with a code to enter as well for added security On Sat, Mar 26, 2022 at 2:11 PM Steve Kropper <[email protected]> wrote: > At midnight, I discovedred that my sister's email account had been > breached. I asked her *"Should I have w*o*ken you when I found out?"* > She said 'no'. Then I thought more about it. > With access to your email name and account, a hacker could visit your bank > web site, enter your email address, request a password reset (sent via > email), and then wait for the reset email. They'd have access to your > account and all its functions. Even if they don't abuse the access then, > they now have lots of financial data on you. And they could empty your > account right then and there with a transfer, a bill pay or credit card > use. Steve Kropper > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Search the archives at http://lincoln.2330058.n4.nabble.com/. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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