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Re:Vitalik Buterin reveals X account hack was caused by SIM-... by simiones on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @10:13AM (#37481600)
And carry it with you at all times, of course.
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Re:Vitalik Buterin reveals X account hack was caused by SIM-... by justsomehnguy on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @11:18AM (#37482603)
All those proponents of a 'proper security with a strict 2FA' never been out of country, mugged, in an accident or in any combination of these.

Hell, if I just lose my wallet and would be forced to reissue the IDs and SIM (retaining the number!) it would take weeks to be back 'online'.

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