These are messages you never send — even to someone you know.
not reply to messagesWe’re talking two-factor authentication , which the bureau says you should set up “on any account that allows it,” and should “never disable.” But most 2FA codes are delivered by text. And the problem with texts is that youreshared this week. Doing so lets attackers “compromise and take over accounts.” Even if the request comes from someone you know, “never provide a two-factor code to anyone over email, SMS/MMS or encrypted messaging.”ESET’s Jake Moore warns the same.
While you should never share OTP text messages, you can better protect yourself if you stop using them altogether. Use an authenticator app, or better still use a passkey. This links your account to your physical device, making it impossible to steal and use a code., “criminal enterprises no longer require extensive technical expertise to deploy advanced mobile threats, as ready-to-use malware kits are now available for subscription fees as low as $300 per month.
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