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> it also means that a government identity-card issuer would still be able to covertly reset one's number. Sure, but that seems like a much greater crime than
by josu 10y ago
> it also means that a government identity-card issuer would still be able to covertly reset one's number.
Sure, but that seems like a much greater crime than just impersonating somebody on a phone call, plus greater exposure and chances of getting caught.
> and I haven't logged into the portal in years.
My point is exactly that, in which situation would you need to urgently access your portal?
- zeveb 10y ago> My point is exactly that, in which situation would you need to urgently access your portal? The lost-phone situation: the number-owner has lost his phone, has bought a new one and wishes to change service immediately. It's not at all unlikely, and is likely to be perceived as urgent (I certainly wouldn't want all my account access messages going to a lost phone …).
- hx87 10y ago> I certainly wouldn't want all my account access messages going to a lost phone … Wouldn't that be solved by a fail-deadly setup where your phone is automatically wiped unless you perform a specific action?
- zeveb 10y agoThat particular issue, yes — but it wouldn't help me set up a new phone.