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		Zenst on Jan 11, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SMS is not 2FA-secure Worth having a private number on a low or PAYG plan and use that for your security separate from your main mobile number. After all, most have a spare phone and great use for those Nokia's.

1996 on Jan 11, 2020 [–]

This is my conclusion too. A payg that you recharge with cash, so it is unliked to your name in the telecom operator databases is the best protection against rogue employees.

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