Current Events > dae annoyed with how every login requires a code sent to your email/phone?

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like what is the point

Isnt that a good thing?

I agree with the sentiment but lots of people like logging in with their phones and PlayStation even lets you sign in with your phone now.

Rosstin316 posted...

Isnt that a good thing?

if I already enter a password what is the point of that password if I also have to use my email's password to log in

also like who cares about the security of my popeyes rewards account let's be serious

Yeah but it's for a good reason.

Scintillant posted...

like what is the point

It's called multiple factor authentication. The idea is that there are three ways to identify a user:

Something they KNOW (eg, a password)
Something they HAVE (eg, an ID card)
Something they ARE (eg, a thumbprint)

MFA uses two or more of these. The idea is, in order for someone to impersonate you, they have to not just trick you into giving them your password, but ALSO get your eyeballs or your phone or etc. Which, needless to say, is MUCH harder.

Any app/site that you put payment information that doesn't require 2FA would be a concern. Considering most phones can accept text messages and you can hook up to your email account, I'm not sure why it's a big deal to get a 2nd code just to help prevent someone using your money to buy stuff.

Scintillant posted...

like what is the point

So that when there is a breach and your email/username + password gets exposed, people can't just steal your account.

It's a good thing. The more security the better.

yes, I hate it

Scintillant posted...

if I already enter a password what is the point of that password if I also have to use my email's password to log in

also like who cares about the security of my popeyes rewards account let's be serious

The data in there certainly can be valuable to the right wrong people, so you should care. Also not being funny, but with how many people reuse their passwords, having even one account compromised like that can be bad, especially with how many sites have terrible security on their end. Your online security is only as strong as its weakest link.