They already have freaking complicated password requirements. Now the government is enforcing two factor authentication.
With effect from April 1, 2012 you will be required to enter an additional authentication parameter while you log in to your ICICIdirect.com account. This is as per the SEBI Guidelines to introduce Two Factor authentication for internet based trading in order to further strengthen the security of trading accounts.
Login page will prompt you to enter the following, besides the password you currently enter:
1. Date of Birth or
2. Pan Card details
With effect from April 1, 2012 you will be required to enter an additional authentication parameter while you log in to your ICICIdirect.com account. This is as per the SEBI Guidelines to introduce Two Factor authentication for internet based trading in order to further strengthen the security of trading accounts.
Login page will prompt you to enter the following, besides the password you currently enter:
1. Date of Birth or
2. Pan Card details