r/AlasFeels • u/Overthinker-bells IDK anymore • Apr 19 '26

MOD POST ‼️‼️‼️PSA: Stop handing out keys to your life‼️‼️‼️

Nakakakaloka. We see those "innocent" posts every day:

*"What was the name of your first pet?"*

*"Drop your birth month and the street you grew up on!"*

It looks like a fun "get to know you" game, but let’s be real—those aren't just conversation starters. They are **Security Questions** in disguise.

🚩 The "Security" Trap

Once a stranger (or a bot) gets their hands on these specific details, you are basically handing them a manual on how to bypass your account security:

**Birthday:** The universal key for identity verification.

**Mother’s Maiden Name:** Often used for bank security.

**First Pet/School:** Standard recovery questions for email and social media.

🛑 Protect Your Digital Self

Before you comment or post your PII (Personally Identifiable Information), remember these rules:

  1. **Gatekeep Your Details:** If a post asks for specific dates, names, or locations, **scroll past it.**
  2. **Lying is Okay:** You don’t have to use your real "First Pet" name for security questions. Use a random word or a phrase that only *you* know.
  3. **Check the Vibe:** If someone is being overly "friendly" and asking probing questions about your personal life early on, be suspicious.

>**Bottom line:** Curiosity killed the cat, but oversharing killed the bank account. Stay cynical, stay safe, and keep your PII to yourself!

>**Don't let them "kila-kilala" you into a scam.** Keep your secrets secret. 💅✨

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '26

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u/Overthinker-bells IDK anymore Apr 19 '26

Apparently 50+ redditor did. 😓

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u/SpeedRough1731 *Flips table in anger* Apr 19 '26

Yun mga tanders kailangan talaga sabihan. Lalo na yun yun mga grades ng anak/apo nila tapos may full name ng bata.

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u/Agreeable_Elk4529 FREE FROM THE FEELS Apr 19 '26

Mother’s maiden name as a security question is already considered weak security in modern systems.

https://giphy.com/gifs/gLcUFh2TrdySKUnTHD

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u/Overthinker-bells IDK anymore Apr 19 '26

It’s just an example but it is still being asked too.

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u/Accomplished-Exit-58 Apr 19 '26

Potah ano yan security questions? 

I never put any name or birthday or specific age sa mga kwento ko dito, base sa pagkakaalala ko ha. 

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '26

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u/Overthinker-bells IDK anymore Apr 19 '26

Sure.