These days, it seems every website you ever visit tries to encourage you to use two-factor authentication (2FA). One of the most common ways to use 2FA is to input a unique code from your mobile device. Typically, you receive the code in a text message or you use a third-party 2FA app to generate one. The two methods are both popular ways to use codes due to their convenience. However, both methods are also weak from a security standpoint. And because your 2FA code is only as secure as the technology used to deliver it, the weaknesses are important. So, what’s wrong with using SMS...
Read the full article: It’s Time to Stop Using SMS and 2FA Apps for Two-Factor Authentication
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