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Don't use 2FA, if the 2nd factor is anything mobile-based. Use strong passphrases, and type them when you need access to the assets they protect. There is the
by module0000 7y ago
Don't use 2FA, if the 2nd factor is anything mobile-based. Use strong passphrases, and type them when you need access to the assets they protect.
There is the concept of "security VS convenience", a trade-off you make when using secured assets. 2FA is convenience just as much as it is security. By having SMS as a method to reset a password, you reduce the attackers workload from cracking a difficult password to "compromise your mobile phone physically or electronically". I trust my passphrases much more than my mobile device and/or carrier.
- thefreeman 7y agoThis doesn't make sense. Why not use both 2fa AND a strong passphrase? To get to the second factor the attacker still needs your password. There is nothing that says you should use a simple password if you have 2fa configured.
- ars 7y agoBecause they can do "forgot password" using the 2fa.
- UncleMeat 7y agoPassphrases can be phished.