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> The same goes for answers to "security questions", just invent stuff, don't give the "true" answer. Invent plausible stuff. Do not use random characters or
by MerelyMortal 5y ago
> The same goes for answers to "security questions", just invent stuff, don't give the "true" answer.
Invent plausible stuff. Do not use random characters or nonsensical words, because then you make it easier for a social engineer to bypass that when talking with customer service.
For example, "What was your first pet's name?"
Make up something like "Mister Bubbles", something childish that could actually be a pet's name.
- jonplackett 5y agoThis is a very important point. Many customer service agents will let people in if they just say “I dunno I just kinda mashed the keypad” or “oh it was just some random letters”. Once you beef up your security, social engineering is the weak link that always remains.
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