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Isn't texting usually used in 2-factor-authentification? What was the other factor? I thought the whole idea behind 2-factor-auth is that two somewhat secure
by FreeHugs 7y ago
Isn't texting usually used in 2-factor-authentification?
What was the other factor?
I thought the whole idea behind 2-factor-auth is that two somewhat secure authentification methods combined make a stronger one.
- ElonMuskrat 7y agoIMO the idea behind 2-factor is that an attacker requires physical access to a physical object. Which reduces the number potential attackers to the small number that are able and willing to finance a targeted theft.
- dagw 7y agoIsn't texting usually used in 2-factor-authentification? Unfortunately it is also used far too often as 1-factor authentication for password resets, making 2-factor authentication essentially pointless.