# Why account recovery is now the weakest link in security

> The call came in on a Tuesday morning. A senior finance executive at a large enterprise couldn't access her account. She'd been locked out after a routine system update, and she needed in fast.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-account-recovery-is-now-the-weakest-link-in-security?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a104dc3910f44b2e6adbf46)
- **Published:** 2026-05-22
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #account #link #recovery #security #weakest #access #call #came
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a104dc3910f44b2e6adbf46

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