Scheme allegedly targeted Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile stores in 13 states.
  • shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zipEnglish
    22·
    10 months ago

    And this is why smart people don’t use text message to factor authentication, if at all possible. App based OTP is much safer

    • PlantObserver@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

      I wish the companies that decide to only allow SMS 2FA (or none at all) will fucking realize this sooner rather than later

      • hitmyspotEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        Or at least be held liable for any losses.

      • shortwavesurfer@lemmy.zipEnglish
        4·
        10 months ago

        Exactly. I don’t have a physical key because I would want one that has open source hardware and software.

        • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          10 months ago

          I believe Solokey is a brand that makes open source hardware keys.

          Edit: they might only be fido 2 level 1 and not level 2 like yubikey

          Edit 2: apparently there’s also openkey and nitrokey so those are some more options for you.