LSW Posted November 27, 2018 Report Posted November 27, 2018 Here's Why Account Authentication Shouldn't Use SMS https://www.databreachtoday.com/heres-account-authentication-shouldnt-use-sms-a-11708 Quote A database security blunder revealed on Friday serves as a reminder that the days of SMS-based authentication should be over. The database, which wasn't protected by a password, contained 26 million text messages, some of which were two-step verification codes and password reset links, TechCrunch reports. When it was found, the database was still recording texts in near real-time, offering a huge resource for potential attackers. Quote
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