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You shouldn't use your phone number for 2-factor authentication - here's why

Corey Protin,Matthew StuartSep 1, 2017, 19:34 IST

Making sure your online identity and finances are secure can seem daunting. Many services offer 2-factor authentication, which is supposed to help increase security and make your accounts less vulnerable to hackers. However, using text messages for 2-factor authentication can also make your accounts vulnerable to a big security flaw. Here's how.

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