<html> <ol> <li><em><strong>This post will unlock the reality behind two-factor authentication. </strong></em></li> </ol> <p><em><strong>It is where you log in with a password. </strong></em><em> �KS���</em></p> <p> https://support.tinkercad.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/211274447/Screen_Shot_2016-08-31_at_9.52.49_AM.png </p> <p><em><strong>And a unique code is sent to you for second login attempt. </strong></em></p> <p>https://support.couchsurfing.org/hc/en-us/article_attachments/204002128/Stay_with_Locals_and_Make_Travel_Friends___Couchsurfing.jpg </p> <p><em><strong>Many of these codes are sent as text o your phone. </strong></em></p> <p>https://drfone.wondershare.com/images/others/forward-text-on-iphone-and-android-5_1098.jpg </p> <p>This cold be a problem..... Because your phone number is the weakest link in this process. </p> <p>https://duo.com/assets/img/documentation/authproxy/radius-network-diagram.png </p> <p>Ever move your phone number from one sim to another? Phone providers only requires a few details to do this for you. </p> <p><em><strong>Credit card number </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Old Address </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Last four digits of SSN</strong></em><em> </em></p> <p>These details are often seen in large database leaks. If a malicious attacker has this info they can have the phone carrier and migrate your number to another sim. </p> <p>If they get through the first login screen of an account the code gets sent to their sim with your number. </p> <p>Image </p> <p>It happened to blacks lives matter activist ''Deray Mackesson''. There a few options that offer a more secure exchange. </p> <p>http://image.techtimes.com/data/images/full/251197/deray-mckesson.jpg</p> <p><em><strong>Google offers an option called Google prompt</strong></em></p> <p>https://images.techhive.com/images/article/2016/06/google-prompt-100667567-large.jpg</p> <p><em><strong>While aps like Authy generates there own codes and integrate with Facebook, Amazon, Dropbox and more. </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Physical devices like Yubikey are also an option. </strong></em></p> <p>https://fidoalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/YubiKey-4-In-Use-2.png</p> <p><em><strong>Their are USB devices are required to login.</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>This makes hijacking any of your accounts very difficult. </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Check your important accounts they may offer two-factor alternatives</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Please Upvote if you like the post and feel free to share your ideas Via comments. </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Thanks. </strong></em></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> </html>
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