Accountants are increasingly becoming targets for cybercriminals seeking access to sensitive client data through compromised QuickBooks logins. This episode explores the evolving security landscape, from understanding how passkeys work to recognizing sophisticated email scams that can bypass traditional security measures. The discussion covers practical steps like creating backup login methods, implementing proper password management, and staying vigilant against fraudulent invoices and phishing attempts that specifically target the accounting profession.

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• (00:00) - Welcome to The Unofficial Accountants Podcast
• (02:09) - The Importance of Security for Accountants
• (02:51) - Common Security Issues in QuickBooks
• (05:34) - Understanding Passkeys and Their Benefits
• (10:57) - Real-World Examples and Horror Stories
• (27:18) - Best Practices for Account Security
• (32:53) - The Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Online
• (33:19) - The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
• (33:49) - Benefits of Using Password Managers
• (35:02) - Real-Life Hacking Scenarios and Solutions
• (41:10) - Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams
• (45:24) - QuickBooks Security Features and Concerns
• (49:57) - Intuit's New Feedback System for Banking Feeds
• (53:24) - What’s Going on in Our World

Intuit Login Guide Blog: https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/blog/ManagingIntuitLogins

Adding a Passkey to your Intuit Login:https://www.schoolofbookkeeping.com/blog/passkeys

Intuit’s Security page: https://security.intuit.com/

Got a fake email from “Intooit”? Forward it to fraud@intuit.com

Register for Alicia’s community for full access to all her updated classes about the new QuickBooks interface (on the Intuit Platform): http://royl.ws/qbosilver?affiliate=5393907

Jamie Pollock’s course, “Don’t Get Scammed: Jamie’s Online Safety Guide”, https://learn.royalwise.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/161603/Dont-Get-Scammed-Jamies-Online-Safety-Guide?affiliate=5393907

Schedule an appointment for Jamie consult with you to purge your email or streamline your passwords: https://learn.royalwise.com/page/show/75365

Intuit’s Canny discussion board for Banking Transactions Feed feedback:https://intuit.me/bankfeeds_FB

March 13 episode: deep dive into your Intuit Account including logins: uqb.show/83

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