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Maybe giving them your phone number gives Google another signal to catch hackers in another country trying to taking over your Google account. Or a malware serv
by kartickv 8y ago
Maybe giving them your phone number gives Google another signal to catch hackers in another country trying to taking over your Google account. Or a malware server could be prevented from taking over tons of Google accounts? I don't want in abuse, so there are only guesses.
I don't mind giving Google my hone number to keep my data secure, and I'm in the majority, so this is a good thing IMO.
- lurker456 8y agoYou should, because anyone that can compromise your phone will be able to get into your email. From there it's a small step to reset passwords (SMS 2FA won't help here, as they also have your phone) to all online services you signed up for with that email.
- kartickv 8y agoYes, but you need to weigh that risk against the risk of not having 2FA. Taking a step back, and responding to the other comment in response to mine as well, I was just speculating. I don't work in abuse, and I'm inclined to trust the Google abuse engineers over myself or random HN commentators to keep my Google account safe.
- hrktb 8y agoTo further lurker456’s point, phone carriers are currently one of the weakest point if you care about security. I assume you are giving your phone number to a lot of entities already (public administration, HR, service prodivers, delivery etc.). From there a simple phone call to your carrier will be enough to reset your contact dmail, SIM and/or have a new one activated.
- RetardedKumars 8y ago> I'm in the majority Judging by your user name you seem to be just another retarded shitskin streetshitter who got a $50 phone before he could get a toilet in his house. Read HN in guest mode rather than posting bullshit like this, kumar-asshole