is a way to force websites to use 2fa ?

Discussion in 'privacy problems' started by garry35, Apr 27, 2022.

  1. garry35

    garry35 Registered Member

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    is a way to force websites to use 2fa ? such as online banking etc or use an authenticator. currently my bank sends a code to my phone when needed, but from what i have read SMS sent to a mobile arent very secure and its a hassle to always have my mobile charged and turned on ready
     
    garry35, Apr 27, 2022
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  2. reasonablePrivacy

    reasonablePrivacy Registered Member

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    I don't think so. And you need an mobile for an authenticator anyway unless website supports hardware security keys which are more rarely supported.
     
    reasonablePrivacy, Apr 27, 2022
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  3. kC_

    kC_ Registered Member

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    if sms sent to your phone is your only option, look at changing banks!
     
    kC_, Apr 27, 2022
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  4. Trooper

    Trooper Registered Member

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    Exactly this!
     
    Trooper, Apr 27, 2022
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  5. TairikuOkami

    TairikuOkami Registered Member

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    Money talks. Make a complaint stating that SMS cost them money, mobile authentication is free, they just have to pay devs to implement it into a mobile app.
     
    TairikuOkami, Apr 28, 2022
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  6. Palancar

    Palancar Registered Member

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    I am lucky to have a bank using U2F (physical keys) for my accounts.
     
    Palancar, May 11, 2022
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