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uOTP : simple TOTP extension for firefox
(addons.mozilla.org)
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this post was submitted on 04 Mar 2024
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2FA being on a separate device is simply the most secure way of doing it. An attacker who gets access to some passwords for my accounts can't do a whole lot without also physically stealing my phone.
It's simply an extra hurdle for malicious actors to go through.
Though I guess in most cases, having any 2FA at all will probably already turn off a majority of attackers.
??? Theres a while bunch of loopholes they can exploit without having access to your phone, here's must one.
https://www.netspi.com/blog/technical/web-application-penetration-testing/why-totp-wont-cut-it/
I do it the way you do it as well but am under no illusion it's bomb proof.
I could've worded it better, that's for sure.
An attacker needs some form of access to your separate device. That describes it more accurately.