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		ezekg on July 4, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Twilio confirms data breach after hackers leak 33M... Do what I do and turn off "allow multi-device." Problem solved -- even if your phone number is stolen, they can't recover your 2FA because it's locked to the device too.

FabHK on July 4, 2024 [–]

You can enable multi device, and have it on multiple devices, then disable it.

https://authy.com/blog/understanding-authys-multi-device-fea...

ezekg on July 4, 2024 | [–]

Yep. I've done this. Lots of people I know use "burner" phones without cellular for 2FA.

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