Swapped my opinion on 2FA text codes after my phone got cloned

I used to think SMS codes were fine, easy enough for the average person. Then last month my carrier in Portland confirmed someone swapped my SIM. Within 15 minutes they drained my bank account for $340. That's when I finally switched to an authenticator app. Now I use Google Authenticator with backup codes stored in a physical drawer. It takes an extra 10 seconds to log in but feels way safer. Anyone else have a close call that made you change your mind about 2FA?

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christopherh797d ago

Ngl storing backup codes in a drawer is the real pro move right there.

laura_chen417d ago

Wait, they drained your whole bank account from just a SIM swap?

davidkim7d ago

Respectfully, SMS codes saved my accounts twice with zero issues though.