• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Your bank wants your voice. Just say no.

by July 23, 2024
written by July 23, 2024

You already gave your bank your address, date of birth, Social Security number and your mother’s maiden name. Now, they want your voice.

Banks say it’s an extra layer of biometric protection against fraud and cybercrime. But with the rise of hackers stealing voice data for deepfakes, is it worth the risk?

You need a vacation. We’re giving away a $1,000 getaway gift card for your favorite airline. Enter to win now!

The identity arms race

No matter how much money you have in the bank, a hacker or scammer wants it — and they’re always one step ahead.

If you’re skeptical of your bank having your voice data on record, you’re not crazy — you’re smart. A voice can be cloned using AI with as little as 10 seconds of audio and a few bucks.

Call your bank’s customer service line and . It takes two minutes. If you can do it now, great. If you can’t, I highly recommend you set a reminder to do it later. This is important.

Scammers have been known to plant fake numbers in search results. Don’t just Google search the name of your bank and call that number. Go directly to your bank’s website or call the number on the back of your debit or credit card.

Go a step further

Because you’re smart, you use strong unique passwords, you enable 2FA, you don’t bank on public Wi-Fi, and you always monitor your accounts. (More on all that below if you need help.)

But it might be worth a phone call or trip to your local bank branch to ask if they offer extra security features. Popular options include:

This physical or digital device generates one-time passcodes that are usually only good for 30 seconds for safer online banking.

Set up text or email notifications for real-time account activities, such as large transactions or account changes. It’s a bit of a pain when you have to approve all your charges, but it has saved me from scams and phony charges.

Many banks offer options to automatically lock your account after a certain number of failed online login attempts.

: This is enhanced security for certain activities using additional verification steps. For example, Morgan Stanley asks me for a one-time passcode if I log in at a new location.

Get your banking security up to par

Maybe you need to get the basics in order first. That’s OK, and it’s definitely not too late to take a couple smart steps.

Turn on two-factor authentication so only you can access your accounts. 

With 2FA enabled, a secondary form of verification is required to prove your identity instead of just entering your username and password to log in to an account.

The second form of verification can be something only you know (an answer to a question), something you have (your device), or who you are (a fingerprint, voice pattern or facial scan). You enter the temporary code, and voila — you’re in. 

 An authenticator app. Biometrics (your face or fingerprint scan) are a close runner-up. A text code is the most hackable.

Only log onto your bank from a network you can trust.

Looking at you, random coffee shop Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi networks do little to nothing to protect your privacy. Cybercriminals know this and use free Wi-Fi networks to find victims. Malware, phony hotspots, unsecured networks and nefarious passers-by might all be able to cut in, compromising your data and account.

If you connect to public Wi-Fi without taking precautions, thieves can steal login credentials to any account you sign into while on the network, including your bank accounts.

If you must connect to free public Wi-Fi, don’t do it without a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN allows you to browse the internet while encrypting your sensitive information. This helps hide your online credentials and IP address. 

I use ExpressVPN, a sponsor of my national radio show.

Now, help me get the word out. Share this story with friends and family to keep them safe before the tsunami of voice-cloning scams hits. They’re coming.

Get tech-smarter on your schedule

Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.

National radio: Airing on 500+ stations across the US – Find yours
Daily newsletter: 5-minute tech updates delivered to your inbox (free!)
Watch: On Kim’s YouTube channel
Podcast: ‘Kim Komando Today’ – Listen wherever you get podcasts

Copyright 2024, WestStar Multimedia Entertainment. All rights reserved.

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Former Trump rival Nikki Haley demands ‘Haley Voters for Harris’ to ‘cease and desist’
next post
Trump says he ‘would be willing to do more than one debate’ with Vice President Harris

related articles

DOUG SCHOEN: Trump’s Iran strategy could ignite long-awaited...

June 23, 2025

Trump’s week ahead will include a trip to...

June 23, 2025

State Department issues worldwide caution for US travelers...

June 23, 2025

Inside the Situation Room, where Trump and his...

June 22, 2025

Israeli President Herzog: Israel ‘not dragging’ US into...

June 22, 2025

JD Vance says Iranian nuclear program ‘substantially’ set...

June 22, 2025

Thomas Massie says he feels ‘misled’ by Trump...

June 22, 2025

Sen Cotton warns Iran to seek peace, lists...

June 22, 2025

Russian leader claims multiple countries prepped to provide...

June 22, 2025

Americans found to have increasing appetite for active...

June 22, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • We’re Democrats. Biden should not have pardoned Hunter. Now he should pardon Trump

    December 5, 2024
  • How Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists will be different under Trump

    March 19, 2025
  • Here’s what happened during Trump’s 14th week in office

    April 26, 2025
  • Democrats turn on each other over Trump address stunts

    March 6, 2025
  • Mongolia ignores ICC demands to arrest Putin during state visit

    September 3, 2024

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 3

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (5,050)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (812)

Latest Posts

  • Which countries impose the highest tariffs on the US?

    April 2, 2025
  • Netanyahu’s meeting at White House moved amid Biden’s COVID recovery, Harris campaigning

    July 23, 2024
  • Special Counsel Weiss blasts Biden in final Hunter prosecution report

    January 14, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Musk’s X and a Canadian man take action against Australian authorities for censoring his post

    March 30, 2025
  • Trump campaign declares ‘clear victory’ in Harris debate

    September 13, 2024
  • Vital Western alliance countries’ heavy dependence on China major problem: ‘dangerously exposed’

    August 3, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • Would the US win a war with China over Taiwan? US lawmakers briefed on the potential outcome

    November 21, 2024
  • Amazon stock decline with margin after Q1 Sales Outlook

    February 7, 2025
  • Kurilla warfare: Meet the general leading US military forces in the Middle East amid Iran conflict

    June 19, 2025
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock