[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Password Manager

[Smita Desai]

That’s why 2FA is a must. There is a less
of a chance in that case, but I would not say there is zero chance. 

There are issues like SIM swapping  that can potentially create problems. And that may become more prevalent with eSIM. But that’s a whole another discussion. 

Smita Desai 

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> On Feb 3, 2024, at 1:13 PM, Denise via LCTG <lctg at lists.toku.us> wrote:
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> 
> But, (excuse my ignorance) what does this have to do with break ins re 2FA? In other words, if I’m on my computer, and a reputable site (paypal, etc.) asks for the 2FA code, and I provide it, are you saying there is still a danger of becoming compromised by that?  thanks  denise
>  
> Yes Denise, that is exactly what I am saying
>  
> For example Microsoft had a breach in their Active Directory software. So every business customer who is using that software may also be impacted. And if that customer is another software company or makes industrial machines and software, they maybe affected too. And on and on it goes until all of them apply the fixes. Does that help?
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> More recently there was something with SOHO routers from Cisco and one other maker. These are small businesses that may not even know they are affected or may not have the resources to do anything.  Hope that helps,   Smita Desai 
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> Smita: in English? (sorry; newbie-ish; not understanding a lot of what you said) Are you saying that there are more and more break ins even when there IS  2FA? Thanks;  denise 
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> Far more than you would think if you subscribe to CISA vulnerabilities emails….. We only hear about the large companies, but not much about the secondary ones ….latest one was Xfinity, that if I remember correctly had to do with MoveIt – a file transfer software made by Progress Software used by many large enterprises including financial service companies. …..Same for Solar Winds…. Another example is Okta – a company that makes two factor authentication. ….
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> Smita Desai
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