Account Security Monitoring and Notifications

Tabbio actively monitors your account for suspicious activity and keeps you informed about important security events through our comprehensive notification system.

Automated Security Monitoring

What We Monitor

Login Activity:

• New device or browser access
• Unusual location logins
• Multiple failed login attempts
• Concurrent sessions from different locations

Account Changes:

• Profile modifications from new devices
• Email address changes
• Password reset requests
• Contact information updates

Suspicious Behavior:

• Rapid profile scraping attempts
• Unusual message patterns
• Bulk data access requests
• API abuse or automation

Real-Time Detection

Machine Learning Protection:

• Pattern recognition for normal vs. suspicious behavior
• Geographic and temporal analysis
• Device fingerprinting for security
• Behavioral anomaly detection

Security Notification Types

Immediate Alerts (Real-Time)

Critical Security Events - Sent instantly:

• ⚠️ Login from New Device: New browser or device access
• 🔒 Login from New Location: Access from unusual geographic location
• 🚫 Failed Login Attempts: Multiple incorrect login attempts
• ✉️ Email Change Request: Someone attempted to change your email
• 🔑 Magic Link Used: When a login link is clicked

Daily Digest (Optional)

Summary of Activity - Sent at 9 AM your timezone:

• Recent login sessions and devices
• Profile views and engagement statistics
• New connections and message requests
• Account setting changes made yesterday

Weekly Security Report (Premium Feature)

Comprehensive Overview - Every Monday:

• Complete activity log for the week
• Security recommendations based on your usage
• Device and location access patterns
• Suggested improvements for account protection

Notification Delivery Methods

Email Notifications

Primary Channel - Sent to registered email:

• Immediate: Critical security alerts
• Batched: Daily summaries and weekly reports
• HTML Format: Rich formatting with action buttons
• Mobile Optimized: Readable on all devices

In-App Notifications

Dashboard Alerts:

• Security notification center in top-right
• Color-coded urgency levels (red, yellow, blue)
• Clickable for detailed information
• Persistent until acknowledged

Browser Notifications (Optional)

Push Notifications when logged in:

• Real-time security alerts
• New message and connection requests
• Important account updates
• Can be enabled/disabled per category

Customizing Your Security Alerts

Notification Preferences

Access Settings:

1. Go to Account Settings > Notifications
2. Navigate to Security Alerts section
3. Configure each alert type:
   • ✅ Critical Alerts: Always enabled (recommended)
   • 🔄 Login Notifications: Toggle on/off
   • 🔄 Daily Digest: Enable/disable
   • 🔄 Weekly Report: Premium users only

Alert Sensitivity Levels

Choose your comfort level:

High Sensitivity (Recommended for VIPs):

• ✅ All login attempts from new devices
• ✅ All location changes
• ✅ Any profile modifications
• ✅ All connection requests from recruiters

Medium Sensitivity (Default):

• ✅ Login from completely new locations
• ✅ Multiple failed login attempts
• ✅ Major profile changes
• ❌ Minor setting adjustments

Low Sensitivity (Frequent Travelers):

• ✅ Only highly suspicious activity
• ✅ Multiple concurrent sessions
• ✅ Email/password change attempts
• ❌ Location-based alerts

Notification Timing

Control when you receive alerts:

• Business Hours Only: 9 AM - 6 PM your timezone
• 24/7 Monitoring: Receive alerts anytime
• Quiet Hours: No notifications 10 PM - 8 AM
• Custom Schedule: Define your own notification windows

Understanding Security Alerts

Login Notifications

New Device Alert:

🔒 New Login Detected
Device: Chrome on Windows 11
Location: Dubai, UAE
Time: Today at 2:30 PM GST
IP: 203.xxx.xxx.121

If this was you, no action needed.
If not, secure your account immediately.

[Secure My Account] [This Was Me]

Suspicious Location:

⚠️ Unusual Login Location
Your account was accessed from:
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (550km from usual)
Device: Safari on iPhone
Time: Jan 15, 2025 at 11:45 PM

This is significantly different from your
normal usage pattern in Dubai, UAE.

[Review Activity] [Not Me - Lock Account]

Account Change Alerts

Profile Modification:

📝 Profile Updated
Someone made changes to your Tabbio profile:
- Job title changed
- New skill added: "Python"
- Experience section updated

From: Chrome on MacOS (Dubai, UAE)
Time: Today at 4:15 PM GST

[View Changes] [Report Suspicious Activity]

Failed Login Attempts

Brute Force Protection:

🚨 Multiple Failed Login Attempts
Someone tried to access your account:
- 7 failed attempts in 5 minutes
- From IP: 185.xxx.xxx.89 (Russia)
- Account temporarily locked for security

We've automatically secured your account.
No action needed unless this was you.

[Unlock Account] [Change Password]

Responding to Security Alerts

If It Was You

Acknowledge the Activity:

1. Click "This Was Me" in the email
2. Consider adding the device to trusted devices
3. Update your location preferences if traveling
4. No further action required

If It Wasn't You

Immediate Actions:

1. Don't Panic - We've detected it quickly
2. Click "Secure My Account" immediately
3. Change your password if prompted
4. Review recent account activity
5. Enable two-factor authentication
6. Contact ahmed@tabbio.com if needed

Advanced Response Options

For Serious Threats:

• Lock Account: Immediately prevent all access
• Reset All Sessions: Sign out from all devices
• Change Email: If email might be compromised
• Enable Enhanced Monitoring: Temporary extra protection

Account Recovery After Security Incidents

Self-Service Recovery

If You're Locked Out:

1. Go to tabbio.com/auth/login
2. Click "Account Locked?"
3. Enter your email address
4. Check email for unlock instructions
5. Follow identity verification steps
6. Reset password if required

Identity Verification Steps:

• Confirm personal details from your profile
• Answer security questions about your career
• Verify access to your registered email
• Provide additional identification if needed

Assisted Recovery

For Complex Cases:

• Email ahmed@tabbio.com with "Account Recovery" subject
• Include your full name and registered email
• Describe the security incident
• Provide any relevant details about the threat
• Our team will guide you through recovery

Advanced Security Features

Device Management

Trusted Devices (Premium):

• Mark frequently used devices as trusted
• Reduce unnecessary notifications
• Faster login on recognized devices
• Still monitor for suspicious patterns

Location Intelligence

Geographic Analysis:

• Learn your typical locations (home, work, travel)
• Detect significant deviations from patterns
• Account for business travel and relocation
• Adjust sensitivity based on your lifestyle

Behavioral Analysis

Usage Pattern Recognition:

• Typical login times and frequency
• Normal profile activity patterns
• Expected connection and messaging behavior
• Detect automation or unusual usage

Privacy and Data Protection

What Security Data We Store

Monitoring Information:

• Login timestamps and IP addresses (anonymized after 90 days)
• Device fingerprints (hashed, not personally identifiable)
• Geographic location (city level, not precise coordinates)
• Security event logs (actions taken, not content accessed)

Data Retention

Security Log Retention:

• Real-time alerts: 30 days for immediate response
• Activity logs: 90 days for pattern analysis
• Incident reports: 1 year for compliance
• User preferences: Until account deletion

GDPR Compliance

Your Rights:

• Access all security monitoring data about you
• Request deletion of security logs (with exceptions for active threats)
• Opt-out of non-essential monitoring
• Download your security activity history

Best Practices for Security Awareness

Daily Habits

Stay Security-Minded:

• ✅ Review login notifications when received
• ✅ Use secure networks for accessing Tabbio
• ✅ Log out when using shared computers
• ❌ Don't ignore security alerts

Regular Reviews

Weekly Security Check:

• [ ] Review recent login activity
• [ ] Check trusted devices list
• [ ] Update notification preferences
• [ ] Verify contact information accuracy

Monthly Security Audit:

• [ ] Review and remove old devices
• [ ] Update security preferences
• [ ] Check for any unrecognized activity
• [ ] Update recovery email if needed

Travel Security

When Traveling:

• ✅ Expect location alerts - acknowledge them
• ✅ Use hotel/airport WiFi cautiously
• ✅ Inform us of extended international travel
• ❌ Don't access sensitive profile data on public computers

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Too Many Notifications

Reduce Alert Fatigue:

• Lower sensitivity to "Medium" or "Low"
• Add frequently used devices to trusted list
• Set notification quiet hours
• Switch from real-time to daily digest

Missing Important Alerts

Ensure Delivery:

• Check spam/junk folders
• Add notifications@tabbio.com to contacts
• Verify email address is current
• Test notification settings

False Positives

When Legitimate Activity Triggers Alerts:

• Mark activity as "This Was Me"
• Add device/location to trusted list
• Adjust sensitivity settings
• Contact support for pattern adjustments

Getting Help

Self-Service Resources

Security Help Center:

• Step-by-step guides for common issues
• Video tutorials for security features
• FAQ about notification types
• Best practices for account protection

Direct Support

Contact Our Security Team:

• Email: ahmed@tabbio.com
• Subject Line: "Security Monitoring Help"
• Response Time: Within 4 hours for security issues
• Available: 24/7 for critical security incidents

Your account security is our top priority. These monitoring and notification systems work together to keep your professional information safe while keeping you informed and in control.

Next Steps

• Learn email security best practices
• Understand account suspension and recovery
• Control your contact information