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> Apple’s implementation uses SMS as a backup. I hope they'll go away from this, or at least give the option. I won't use their password/key storage until the
by chrishas35 4y ago
> Apple’s implementation uses SMS as a backup.
I hope they'll go away from this, or at least give the option. I won't use their password/key storage until they do. 2FA is only as good as the weakest link, and SMS is the weakest possibility.
- daveoc64 4y agoI don't think they can get rid of it, as not everyone using Apple's services has a supported Apple device. They don't offer a standard like TOTP, so SMS is the only option.
- bloppe 4y ago2FA is as strong as the strongest link, not the weakest. You need both factors, not either factor. In this case, it's just that one of the factors has a weak backup option.
- avh02 4y agoUntil the "try another way" option is a weaker form of 2fa, like sms.
- r00fus 4y agoIs it possible to disable SMS at the carrier level?