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by tdb7893 3352 days ago
It could be the same with a phone (username / phone). I figure between my phone having a password and (I assume) the fact that I would be able to revoke authenticator access to a device quickly I would be comfortable with the risk. I honestly hope this catches on because I would prefer it to the current system of having to manage a bunch of separate passwords (which currently are also saved on my phone)
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this is only fine if you can trust your own phone and that there is no malicious apps doing something, I don't really trust only my password, same as I don't only trust my phone, thus I prefer 2FA for really secure things as tied combination, both factors have weakness
That'd definitely a valid point. It's all about you want to trade off risk and convenience I guess