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I use something more secure than SMS as my sole second factor where I can. Unfortunately some sites still require a phone number. I’ve edited my comment to be c

by js2 8y ago

I use something more secure than SMS as my sole second factor where I can. Unfortunately some sites still require a phone number. I’ve edited my comment to be clear about that. So if you have to use a phone number, is GV the least bad option?

NotSammyHagar 8y ago
I think it's better than the phone company, but as discussed, someone could force steal your number. Secondly, if someone hacks your gmail, they can access google voice themselves but just logging in as you. My freaking gmail is my main barrier against the world. I sure as heck use a yubi key (I have multiple) plus password. If my gmail is hacked, I'd be in trouble like a lot of tech people. I think that's the ultimate - break into gmail and you'd have endless things to steal.