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Re:Reddit Confirms It Was Hacked–Recommends Users Set Up 2FA by TEP_Kim_Il_Sung on Friday February 10, 2023 @08:23AM (#34739311)
Just what I need: Another big social media platform connecting one of my many anonymous pseudonyms to my phone number!
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Re:Reddit Confirms It Was Hacked–Recommends Users Set Up 2FA by leereeves on Friday February 10, 2023 @09:20AM (#34739893)
It's a ridiculous request. In short:

"We've been hacked, so you should give us your phone number."

Hilarious!

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Re:Reddit Confirms It Was Hacked–Recommends Users Set Up 2FA by timmywil on Friday February 10, 2023 @09:29AM (#34740022)
Could use an app for 2fa tho right?
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Re:Reddit Confirms It Was Hacked–Recommends Users Set Up 2FA by cristoperb on Friday February 10, 2023 @09:53AM (#34740404)
I just set up 2FA on my reddit account and at least it uses totp rather than sms.
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