Sujet : Re: Codes sent by text message
De : noemail (at) *nospam* none.com (AJL)
Groupes : comp.mobile.androidDate : 11. Mar 2024, 22:01:46
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On 3/11/2024 9:50 AM, Frank Slootweg wrote:
FTR, the context is sending a code by SMS, that's 2SV (2 Step
Verification), not 2FA (2 Factor Authentication).
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2FA is about two *factors*, knowledge and possesion.
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2SV is about two *steps*, in this case 1) (username and) password and
2) getting/entering the code.
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2FA is a 2SV process, because it (normally) involves 2 steps.
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But 2SV is not a 2FA process, because it doesn't involve possesion,
you don't own/posses the code, you get the code.
FTR Professor Google says they are the same:
"With 2-Step Verification, also called two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen."
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https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop>
Who to believe? Professor Google or Professor Slootweg? Hmmmmm... ;)