turvaküsimustele

Turvaküsimused, often translated as security questions, are a common authentication method used to verify a user's identity. They are typically a series of personal questions that only the intended user should know the answers to. When a user forgets their password or needs to confirm their identity for a sensitive transaction, they may be prompted to answer these pre-selected questions. The effectiveness of security questions relies on the assumption that the answers are not easily guessable by malicious actors and that the user can accurately recall them. Common examples include "What was your mother's maiden name?", "In what city were you born?", or "What was the name of your first pet?". However, their security is often debated due to the potential for answers to be discovered through social media, public records, or simply by knowing the individual well. Many systems now offer or recommend alternative or supplementary authentication methods like two-factor authentication for enhanced security.