Companies Still Need Better Authentication Methods

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    This account of compromised PayPal info. paints a picture of the outdated authentication methods that companies (even ones like PayPal!) are using to protect their customers. With just the last 4 digits of a social security number and an old credit card, the hacker was able to successfully log in and initiate an unauthorized transfer of funds.

    Image courtesy of chanpipat at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
    Image courtesy of chanpipat at FreeDigitalPhotos.net