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  2. Personal identification number - Wikipedia

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    Personal identification number. A personal identification number ( PIN ), or sometimes redundantly a PIN number or PIN code, is a numeric (sometimes alpha-numeric) passcode used in the process of authenticating a user accessing a system. The PIN has been the key to facilitating the private data exchange between different data-processing centers ...

  3. International Bank Account Number - Wikipedia

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    A typical British bank statement header (from a fictitious bank), showing the location of the account's IBAN. The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is an internationally agreed upon system of identifying bank accounts across national borders to facilitate the communication and processing of cross border transactions with a reduced risk of transcription errors.

  4. Security token - Wikipedia

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    A security token is a peripheral device used to gain access to an electronically restricted resource. The token is used in addition to, or in place of, a password. [1] Examples of security tokens include wireless keycards used to open locked doors, a banking token used as a digital authenticator for signing in to online banking, or signing a ...

  5. Protecting your AOL Account - AOL Help

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    • Sign into your account with your primary username and answer your Account Security Question. Check your account activity for any unusual charges. - Your billing info used for AOL is protected, even if someone gains unauthorized access to your account, you can be assured that your payment information is secure. The only way someone can gain ...

  6. Tips to create a strong password - AOL Help

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    Create a strong password. • Use unique words - Don't use obvious words like "password". • Have 12 or more characters - Longer passwords are more secure. • Don't be obvious - Don't use personal information like your name, AOL ID, birthday, etc. • Avoid sequences or repeated characters - Don't use adjacent characters on your keyboard ...

  7. Transaction authentication number - Wikipedia

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    The user picks up the list from the nearest bank branch (presenting a passport, an ID card or similar document) or is sent the TAN list through mail. The password (PIN) is mailed separately. To log on to their account, the user must enter user name (often the account number) and password . This may give access to account information but the ...

  8. Personal identifier - Wikipedia

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    Personal Identifiers ( PID) are a subset of personally identifiable information (PII) data elements, which identify an individual and can permit another person to "assume" that individual's identity without their knowledge or consent. [1] PIIs include direct identifiers (name, social security number) and indirect identifiers (race, ethnicity, age).

  9. Knowledge-based authentication - Wikipedia

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    Knowledge-based authentication, commonly referred to as KBA, is a method of authentication which seeks to prove the identity of someone accessing a service such as a financial institution or website. As the name suggests, KBA requires the knowledge of private information from the individual to prove that the person providing the identity ...