Monday, March 4, 2019

Ask HN: Phone number as a second authentication factor

Most internet banking apps, send you an SMS or allow you to enter a password to access full banking features. Someone who has access to your phone, already has access to your SMS and password generator app.

Historically, your phone was a 2nd factor, but not anymore. Why do app developers ignore this basic thing?


Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19299519

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