account lock

Login suspension measure

An account lock is a security measure that prevents access to a digital account, typically triggered by too many failed login attempts or suspicious activity.

The lock may be temporary or require verification to lift: After three wrong passwords, the system initiated an account lock.

Banks and online services use account locks to protect against unauthorized access.

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