If your bank still uses “What was the name of your first pet?” as a security question, there is a good chance the answer is already on your Facebook or Instagram.
Security questions sound like extra protection, but many of them rely on facts that are easy to find in public records, social media posts, or “fun” online quizzes. Once a criminal has those details, they can use them to reset passwords and break into multiple accounts.
Things to keep in mind:
❓ Treat security answers like extra passwords, not like trivia about your life.
❓ Use answers that are not literally true but that you can remember (for example, pick a phrase only you would know).
❓ Turn on multi‑factor authentication (MFA) so security questions are not your main line of defense.
For businesses, weak security questions can turn one oversharing employee into an easy way into email, HR, and banking portals. SkyViewTek helps companies roll out MFA and tighten account recovery settings.
Contact Bernie Orglmeister at support@skyviewtek.com or 610‑590‑5006.