Post #1240815
2026-03-09 18:42 UTC
@unaegeli
-That's a different code
-It's very clearly a popup, and not in a chat
-To abuse it, one would already need access to the account, i.e. through having completed the other attack
I feel like that reminder is distinct enough as it is
@signalapp
Replies (2)
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@unaegeli@swiss.social 2026-03-09 21:02
@kainisenni @signalapp I see the difference now, thanks.
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@chiefbongo@mastodon.social 2026-04-26 23:54
@kainisenni I think that @unaegeli has a very strong argument. Although different, those reminders condition you to regularly enter a PIN or password. If it happens twice in a row, first the SMS and then your PIN, it's possible to take over an account, especially if you are very busy with something, absent-minded and having a 'blonde' moment. How can anyone be dumb enough not to remember/write down their PIN, to need reminders?? @signalapp