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Federal Court of Justice on Push-TAN Fraud: Bank Duties When App Activation Is Manipulated

Hechos validados

If fraudsters use social engineering to activate a second Push-TAN app on a stranger's smartphone, the bank is liable if its approval process has security gaps.

Explicación sencilla

The double TAN barrier: The bank must not make it too easy for criminals to unlock a new phone for transfers.

Relevancia de seguridad y consejo práctico

Banks must establish stricter two-factor hurdles for device registrations.

Fuente primaria / referencia

  • BGH Rechtsprechung zum Zahlungsdienste-Recht