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by mjmahone17 793 days ago
In your scheme, how do I transfer money from my bank after my phone is stolen and I need to get a new phone without access to the original sim? Or access my email?

If that’s just impossible, how do I fix the issue? A “fallback 2FA” what is that exactly?
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alufers 793 days ago
Probably one time use recovery codes you are supposed to print and keep in a safe place. In case of a bank this could also mean a trip to the nearest branch for ID verification.

The same issue you mentioned applies to other 2FA methods. Your TOTP codes and passkeys also live on your phone, Yubikeys can be stolen too.

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