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[FreeHugs]

Isn't texting usually used in 2-factor-authentification?

What was the other factor?

I thought the whole idea behind 2-factor-auth is that two somewhat secure authentification methods combined make a stronger one.

[dagw → FreeHugs]

Isn't texting usually used in 2-factor-authentification?

Unfortunately it is also used far too often as 1-factor authentication for password resets, making 2-factor authentication essentially pointless.

[ElonMuskrat → FreeHugs]

IMO the idea behind 2-factor is that an attacker requires physical access to a physical object. Which reduces the number potential attackers to the small number that are able and willing to finance a targeted theft.