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To: V_TWIN

“...using multi-factor authentication — ideally using an authenticator app, not text messages”

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Why would text messages be a bad way to add a factor in authentication? It goes to the device or number where the “authenticator app” is.

Personally, I find the idea of an “authenticator app” creepy.


2 posted on 03/18/2025 6:56:58 AM PDT by z3n (Kakistocracy)
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To: z3n

“Odd” or “unusual” in a word…


3 posted on 03/18/2025 6:59:56 AM PDT by logi_cal869 (-cynicus the "concern troll" a/o 10/03/2018 /!i!! &@$%&*(@ -)
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To: z3n

SMS texts are unsecure and subject to interception and spoofing.


8 posted on 03/18/2025 7:28:22 AM PDT by Texas_Jarhead
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