[nfbmi-talk] {Disarmed} FW: Important information about accessing your my Social Security account

[Terry D. Eagle]

Finally, a government agency has actually listened to the citizens they
serve, and has taken appropriate action, despite concerns about account
security.

 





 
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On July 30, 2016, we began requiring you to sign into your my Social
Security account using a one-time code sent via text message. We implemented
this new layer of security, known as "multifactor authentication," in
compliance with a Presidential executive order to improve the security of
consumer financial transactions.  SSA implemented the improvements
aggressively because we have a fundamental responsibility to protect the
public's personal information.

However, multifactor authentication inconvenienced or restricted access to
some of our account holders. We're listening to your concerns and are
responding by temporarily rolling back this mandate.

As before July 30, you can now access your secure account using only your
username and password. We highly recommend the extra security text message
option, but it is not required. We're developing an alternative
authentication option, besides text messaging, that we'll begin implementing
within the next six months.

We strive to balance security and customer service options, and we want to
ensure that our online services are both easy to use and secure. The my
Social Security service has always featured a robust verification and
authentication process, and it remains safe and secure.

We regret any inconvenience you may have experienced.

There is no requirement that you access your personal my Social Security
account as a result of the steps we are taking.  However, when you do access
your account, we encourage you to sign up for the extra security text
message option.  You can access your account by visiting
www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount
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