OpenAI is rolling out additional opt in protections for ChatGPT accounts, aiming to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. The update includes a partnership with security key provider Yubico, bringing stronger login security options to users who choose to enable them. The company is positioning the move as a practical upgrade to account safety for everyday ChatGPT users.
A major Microsoft Outlook outage hit on April 27, 2026, with more than 800 user reports piling up within hours. Microsoft confirmed service degradation and pointed to an authentication-system failure. While passwords worked for many, email access still broke for over 60% of affected users, suggesting an infrastructure issue rather than a simple app malfunction.
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The Reserve Bank of India has rolled out a new e-mandate framework from 2026 that relaxes Additional Factor Authentication (AFA) for recurring digital payments. Transactions will be authorised without extra authentication up to Rs 15,000 each. RBI also allows recurring payments such as insurance premiums and mutual fund subscriptions up to Rs 1 lakh without additional authentication.
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