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Tell HN: SMS-based two-factor authentication is no...
if you immigrate, like I did, but still have some pension funds or saving accounts in your home country. Why would I want a local phone line?
ThePowerOfFuet
on June 9, 2021
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So your bank can send you the SMS you need to sign in (which in itself indicates their security is poor).
2rsf
on June 10, 2021
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most banks don't support international numbers if that what you meant
ThePowerOfFuet
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No, that's not what I meant.
2rsf
on June 10, 2021
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what did you mean then?
ThePowerOfFuet
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Banks which rely on SMS 2FA should not be trusted with your money.
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