Google: Haven't provided your phone number? It'd be a shame if something happened to your email...
Google: Haven't provided your phone number? It'd be a shame if something happened to your email...
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Gmail prompt to provide phone number sounds like a threat
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Ransomware is getting smarter by the day!
19 6 ReplyUsers are getting dumber by the day!! Half the comments in privacy imply users don't know what they are talking about and need to see a therapist
11 7 ReplyReally though people just don't understand the point of 2FA. There is 0 other way to verify identity. Just use a burner number if you're so paranoid sheesh lol
3 2 ReplyYou couldn't glean the sarcasm from my comment?
I know that 2FA is important for security1 0 ReplyNo, based on the silliness i see in privacy. The /s is useful and to deny its usefulness is ignoring the reality of human 2d communication.
5 0 ReplyAlright, that's a good point, I'll make use of it more
2 0 ReplyTotally agree it is a pain to use it. Just helps with clarity for everyone
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