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0 pointssporksmith13y ago0 comments

Isn't this typically the case anyways? A hacker with access to your email account can just use the password reset mechanism to get a sign-in link to your other web sites.

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arunoda13y ago

Yes! It is the typical situation. That's why 2fac auth comes in.

sequoia13y ago

"Have email, lost phone- help me" -Mallory

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0 pointssporksmith13y ago0 comments

Isn't this typically the case anyways? A hacker with access to your email account can just use the password reset mechanism to get a sign-in link to your other web sites.

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arunoda13y ago

Yes! It is the typical situation. That's why 2fac auth comes in.

sequoia13y ago

"Have email, lost phone- help me" -Mallory

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse