For International Cybersecurity Month, we’re shining a spotlight on how Relay keeps your money and your data safe.
From signing in to sending payments, from cashing checks to collecting invoices, each transaction is protected by layers of security that work quietly and consistently in the background, so that you can focus on growing your business.Relay is a financial technology company and is not an FDIC-insured Bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC.Running a business today means moving fast, getting creative, and keeping cash flow steady. Small businesses and their accountants & bookkeepers know that every decision counts and that trust is one of the most valuable currencies you have. But when industry reports suggest that nearly half of all cyberattacks are aimed at small and medium-sized businesses, security is a consideration you can’t ignore.At Relay, we worry about security so you don’t have to — but in case you’re curious, here’s how we do it. Our approach is proactive, low friction, and always on. From secure login to fraud detection, continuous monitoring, and regulatory-grade safeguards, we look at security from every angle so that you can run your business finances in Relay with complete peace of mind.This month, we’re highlighting the many ways Relay keeps your money secure, starting with one of our newest features: magic links.
Smarter authentication: meet magic links
Our new login experience is built to give you dependable, secure access to your Relay account from anywhere.
Scammers often take advantage of holidays and travel, when people are more likely to be distracted or off routine. Techniques like phishing, where fake emails or login pages trick you into revealing sensitive information, are especially common during high-distraction periods. Other tactics, like SIM swapping, involve bad actors taking control of your phone number to intercept text-based login codes.
With magic links, there’s no need for SMS codes or phone networks. It’s a simpler, more reliable way to log in without sacrificing safety, especially if you’re travelling internationally or using a device without your regular phone plan.
Here’s how it works:
When you log in from a new device, you’ll receive a single-use login link by email.
If the link times out, it’s easy to request another one and try again.
Magic links don’t rely on phone numbers or SMS, which helps reduce phishing risks. And because they’re tied to the device where the login starts, they reduce the risk of someone hijacking the process remotely.
We’ve also considered the human side of trust and security. Many scams rely on social engineering, manipulating people into sharing credentials by pretending to be someone trustworthy. Our approach reduces unnecessary guesswork and cuts down on those vulnerable moments where a misplaced link or a hasty click could lead to a breach.
Whether you’re logging in from a coffee shop in Paris or a cabin on the Great Lakes, you can count on Relay to keep things running smoothly.
