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> Regardless of this data breach, phone number login / verification or SMS 2FA is an absolutely stupid idea.

They don't care, its not actually for security or Safety, rather it's a unique ID thats much harder to change than E-Mail, thus much easier to track across services.

Oh also Bot protection if that matters anyway.




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