Instant Alert: You shouldn't use your phone number for 2-factor authentication — here's why

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   You shouldn't use your phone number for 2-factor authentication — here's why by Corey Protin and Matthew Stuart on Sep 1, 2017, 9:44 AM Making sure your online identity and finances are secure can seem daunting. Many services offer 2-factor authentication, which is supposed to help increase security and make your accounts less vulnerable to hackers. However, using text messages for 2-factor authentication can also make your accounts vulnerable to a big security flaw. Here's how. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011