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 sabreW4K3   ( @sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al )  to Technology · 10 months ago

Google binning SMS MFA and replacing it with QR codes • The Register

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 sabreW4K3   ( @sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al )  to Technology · 10 months ago
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Everyone knew texted OTPs were a dud back in 2016
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    Qrs don’t seem safe to me
    Scanning a Qr allows the installation of malware apps so I can look at a restaurant menu, & ding my card for recurring charges?

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      The devil’s in the details. And there aren’t much details in this article.

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