Facebook is sending its two-factor authentication users text messages they don’t want. This situation provides yet another reason why you should use a dedicated app for generating two-factor authentication codes instead of SMS.

Facebook Shows Why SMS Isn’t Ideal for Two-Factor Authentication

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Facebook Shows Why SMS Isn’t Ideal for Two-Factor Authentication

Facebook Shows Why SMS Isn’t Ideal for Two-Factor Authentication