Cryptocurrency Q&A
Is Authenticator app safe?
Is Authenticator app safe?
KimonoElegantGlitter
Thu Nov 28 2024
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I'm wondering if the Authenticator app is SAFE to use. I want to make sure that my personal information and accounts are secure when using this app for authentication purposes.
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Chiara
Sat Nov 30 2024
The applications in question produce time-sensitive one-time passwords (TOTPs) that are unique for each individual user.
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ethan_thompson_journalist
Sat Nov 30 2024
Upon attempting to log in, a user must first open the authenticator application installed on their device.
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Andrea
Sat Nov 30 2024
Within the app, a unique code is displayed which the user then enters into the login prompt on the service they are accessing.
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Andrea
Fri Nov 29 2024
This method of verification, known as two-factor authentication (2FA), leverages the temporary and user-specific nature of TOTPs.
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Giulia
Fri Nov 29 2024
Authenticator apps are considered highly secure for 2FA purposes because they do not rely on SMS messages. This makes them resilient against techniques like SIM swapping and message interception.
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