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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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