A recent ruling by the Higher Regional Court in Dresden, Germany highlights significant security concerns with current online banking authentication methods. The court ruled that push-TAN and similar processes do not meet strong customer authentication requirements because they lack a second factor of verification beyond what customers provide directly. This sets an important precedent for financial institutions to enhance their cybersecurity measures for online transactions.
Leading experts in the field of cyber security, such as Michael Sutton from Zero Day Labs, have long warned that single-factor authentication methods are insufficient in today’s digital age where cyber threats continuously evolve and become more sophisticated. In a recent interview with CNBC, Sutton emphasized the critical need for multi-factor verification to protect customer data and financial assets.
Cybersecurity experts warn of risks in online banking
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What is push-TAN?
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