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Gmail's backup codes are useless to access account

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-07-19 17:32:55

Ok, I have a work account on Gmail. Having the experience of being locked out of Gmail previously (endless loop of "You are entering the correct password but we're not sure that it is you, try again later"), I created a 2fa via Google Authenticator and set up Backup Codes and thought I'm safe from them asking me to sign in on another device or enter sms code (I don't carry that phone with me). So, one sunny day I decided to add standard iOS mail app to this account, and lo, an hour after connec

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Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock shows I didn't know existed

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-03 11:30:14

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Netflix wasn't the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: This 30-second fix made my Roku TV run like new again (and why it works) Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox -- the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. W

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Don't delete Netflix yet: I used these codes to find shows I didn't know existed

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-08-26 03:30:13

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Netflix wasn't the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: Slow Roku TV? This 30-second fix made my system run like new again Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox -- the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until late 2023. Whaaat? S

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Whistleblower warning: 2FA codes sent via SMS are trivially easy to intercept

techspot.com Shawn Knight 2025-09-02 11:12:00

Weak Link: Two-factor authentication is designed to harden device security and make unauthorized access even trickier for bad actors. In the imperfect world we live in, however, there's almost always a weak link, and one popular delivery method for 2FA is no exception. Many implementations of two-factor authentication involve sending a one-time passcode to the end user via SMS. Once entered, the user is logged in and it's business as usual. The problem is the inherent weakness of SMS, and the f

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Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren't safe and what to use instead

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-09 17:25:16

kontekbrothers/Getty We've probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account. Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. But who actually handles those SMS codes, and can those people be trusted? New reports from both Bloomberg and collaborative investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports shed light on how and why text-based codes

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A million SMS two-factor authentication codes were intercepted; here’s what to do

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-11 02:27:11

A new report found that around a million two-factor authentication codes sent by text message appear to have been intercepted. A tech industry whistleblower revealed that the 2FA security codes passed through an obscure foreign company with links to government intelligence agencies and companies engaged in digital surveillance … SMS 2FA codes Two-factor authentication (2FA) codes are intended to protect your accounts even if your login details have been obtained by hackers. If you have 2FA en

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Apple to finally let iPhone apps and games offer promo codes for in-app purchases

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-11 17:06:00

Apple is giving App Store developers a long-overdue tool to better promote in-app purchases, including for games. Starting later this year, developers will finally be able to generate and distribute promo codes for any type of in-app purchase, not just subscriptions. Here’s how it’s going to work. From subscriptions to consumables and more Up until now, Apple’s App Store promo code system was mostly limited to unlocking a free download, or for auto-renewable subscriptions, letting developers h

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Apple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-12 13:23:55

Apple is always adding new features to its software, but every now and then a change arrives that it’s hard to live without. One such killer feature lets you autofill two-factor authentication codes, and it’s getting even better in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe this fall. Autofill expanding to third-party messaging, email, and browser apps When I think about key Apple features that stand out as truly special, a handful come to mind. Wi-Fi network sharing with just a tap, iPhone Mirroring on the Mac,

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Don't cancel Netflix yet: I used these secret codes to unlock the full catalog of shows

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-12 21:20:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Netflix wasn't the first streaming platform, but it was the first to make video-on-demand mainstream. Fourteen years ago, as it phased out its mailing service, it took a massive bite out of the global market. Also: This TCL Mini LED is the TV deal I recommend to most - especially at up to $1,000 off Remember that? Physical DVDs showing up in your actual mailbox -- the one at the end of your driveway (or your hallway)? To my surprise, that was still actually a thing up until la

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Show HN: Qrkey – Offline private key backup on paper

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-14 16:51:22

QRKey qrkey is a command-line tool for generating and recovering QR codes from files for offline private key backup. It allows you to convert files into QR codes that can be printed or stored, and later recovered from those QR codes. It supports large files by splitting them into multiple QR codes, and includes metadata for easy recovery and validation. Convert a file into a PDF with QR codes Recover from a PDF with QR codes with a barcode scanner Recover from a PDF with QR codes from a file

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