Do you use 3-4 similar password across all sites? If so that is why

users use the same passwords across sites. Another site's password is stolen then they use that same password on your bank account. The phone sms or other means is to prevent that issue.

HokieForever

In response to this post by LonghornHokie

Posted: 09/09/2020 at 2:53PM

Why does every site login now require a picture riddle & a 6-digit code... -- LonghornHokie 09/09/2020 2:15PM

I still say the person who invents 100% accurate digital identity -- Tafkam Hokie 09/09/2020 4:18PM

Do you use 3-4 similar password across all sites? If so that is why -- HokieForever 09/09/2020 2:53PM

Yup. The most common form of digital theft is hackers will break into a -- Tafkam Hokie 09/09/2020 4:24PM

Hmm, ok. Guilty as charged. ** -- LonghornHokie 09/09/2020 3:29PM

Recommend a password manager, I use LastPass but there are others. ** -- HokieForever 09/09/2020 5:32PM

Depending on the site, it is due to gov't regs.... -- Vtskier1 09/09/2020 2:36PM

It's just a plot to get your mobile phone number, so they can spam that. ** -- Hokie360 09/09/2020 2:18PM

Maybe in some cases but most of these sites already have that ** -- LonghornHokie 09/09/2020 2:22PM

Aliens ** -- FfxStationHokie 09/09/2020 2:17PM

Do you use 3-4 similar password across all sites? If so that is why

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