The DARK SIDE of 2FA Apps!
It’s super important to have a 2nd method of verification on your accounts. One popular option is an Authenticator app, otherwise known as a TOTP app.
But it turns out an overwhelming number of authenticator apps in the app store are actually scams.
In this video we’re going to show you how some of these fake apps actually steal your information; and explore the dark patterns they use to trick you into doing certain things. We’ll also show you how to stay safe when downloading 2FA apps so you can protect your data and your accounts.
00:00 Intro
01:52 2FA apps STEALING your seeds!
03:44 Dark Patterns Exposed
05:50 Analytic Events
06:46 Paywalls
07:17 Dark Patterns
09:54 Copycat apps
10:51 More Shady Tactics
12:32 Advice for Staying Safe
15:07 Conclusion
There are some well-regarded, open-source options out there. But it's SUPER important you make sure you're downloading the real version! Stay safe
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