topic Re: TOO MANY 2 STEP VERIFICATIONS? in Electronics

TOO MANY 2 STEP VERIFICATIONS?

Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:18:47 GMT

These keep popping up for sites that have none of my financial data.

I use my password, but just wonder ... is there a way to stop these?

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Kachina624 — Wed, 29 May 2024 19:38:19 GMT

@Tinkrbl44. I don't think I ever had 2-step verification on a site that doesn't have my credit card or other sensitive information on file. You need the keys to heaven to get into my insurance company website. I just skip it or call.

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SaveTheTurtles — Wed, 29 May 2024 20:39:32 GMT

I find the 2 step verification a necessary evil I guess. But, I think all the ones I can think of house sensitive financial data.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Thu, 30 May 2024 02:20:40 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 Yes. More and more companies are jumping on this. I think that all companies/orgs that subscribe to MS365 will be required to use authentication in 2024. I have an account on each of my client's deployments and about half are using it now.

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 12:50:26 GMT

Its becoming the norm, hackers are smarter so websites are having to stepup their game.

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Estellee — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:00:41 GMT

I've noticed more and more of the 2 step verifications. I don't mind doing it if it keeps my info from being breached.

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kismet — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 01:09:19 GMT

I noticed that my medical clinic has the same thing and has to send a code to my cell phone. Last time it took almost 10 minutes to get it. I understand the why of using one but I would think it would come into my phone faster.

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KailaS — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:13:51 GMT

I understand the rationale. However, I live on two floors and do not carry my cell phone with me. (I am not someone who uses my cell phone much at all.)

A second and bigger issue is that I have macular degeneration, so I cannot see the 6,7,and 8 digit codes I am sent.

Even when I call certain companies and speak to a live person, I often must be able to receive, see, and repeat codes for two- step authentication.

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gadgetgal613 — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:10:52 GMT

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gadgetgal613 — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:13:30 GMT

I hope all of you who refuse to carry a cell phone have a home alert or other means to contact help if something bad happens. I worked in Home Care for 16 years and people don't fall or otherwise have an emergency within reach of their landline.

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on the bay — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:16:01 GMT

I know this might sound clueless but the legitimate companies asking for 2 step verification with a phone number, I always think, isn't that giving more information to potential hackers? And phone numbers can be re-used, so they don't always identify the correct person? I don't know.

What does anyone think about this?

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KailaS — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:35:09 GMT

@gadgetgal613

I am one who does not carry a cell phone with me. I am not refusing to carry one. But It is hard to use with visual issues and hard to carry while using a cane or walker. Because I am alone, I do wear a medical alert device which is what I use if I have an emergency.