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Another Reason To Avoid SMS MFA

Another Reason To Avoid SMS MFA

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Dan Moore
Jun 02, 2025
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Heya,

I recently read this article about the issues with SMS as a second factor. It is apparently a nightmare for people without reliable cellular service.

Basically, if you only have SMS as a second factor and network connectivity is an issue, there's an eight step process required to gain access to an account. This includes driving to an area where phon…

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