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So, why do almost all banks, in the U.S. at least, only support the worst 2FA authentication method exclusively? And, this article doesn't mention SIM-swap attacks, which are unavoidable. It can't be (hear-me.social)
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So, why do almost all banks, in the U.S. at least, only support the worst 2FA authentication method exclusively? And, this article doesn't mention SIM-swap attacks, which are unavoidable. It can't be that difficult to support an authenticator app.

https://gizmodo.com/feds-warn-sms-authentication-is-unsafe-after-worst-hack-in-our-nations-history-2000541129

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[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 10 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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[–] otp@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I understand SSH keys with passwords, but I don't understand passkeys yet because most of what I've read has been layman explanations of them.

Since you made the comparison, could you explain what passkeys actually are, or point me to a decent source that'll explain it not like I'm 5? Lol

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

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