Phishmael & FriendsMFA fatigue
Ping! Ping! Ping!
At three in the morning, Barry's phone pings again and again: "Is this you trying to log in?" Lurena has his password and hopes he'll tap Yes just to make it stop. Octavia explains, step by step, why a login ping you didn't ask for means: tap No, change your password and tell a grown-up.
Today's rule: Didn't ask? Tap NO.
What kids learn
- A ping you didn't ask for means someone has your password
- Never tap Yes just to make it stop
- Change your password and tell a grown-up
Quiz time
Play the gameCan you get them all?
Your phone asks "Is this you logging in?" but you're not. What do you do?
Why did those pings happen?
🔔 Tap No!
Your phone keeps asking “Is this you logging in?” Only tap Yes if you really are.
For parents & teachers
Talk about it together
- Explain the idea in two steps: a password is a key, and the phone check is a second lock.
- If a login request arrives that nobody in the family started, tap No or Deny. Never approve one to make it stop.
- A surprise request means someone has the password: change it straight away, starting with email.
- Ask children to tell you about any login request they didn't start, even if they already tapped No.
Read more
Login Pings You Didn't Ask For: What to Tell Your Kids
Many apps protect accounts with a second check: when someone logs in, your phone asks "Is this you?" and you tap Yes or No.
Read the full guide →
