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The DARK SIDE of 2FA Apps!

EPISODE · Mar 7, 2023 · 15 MIN

The DARK SIDE of 2FA Apps!

from NBTV: Your Money, Your Data, Your Life · host Naomi Brockwell

https://youtu.be/cP1LVbLAcSUhttps://open.lbry.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/DARK-SIDE-of-2FA-Apps:cIt’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 ConclusionThere 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 🙏Special thanks to the Mysk Team for their awesome research! Follow them here: https://twitter.com/mysk_coBrought to you by NBTV members: Reuben Yap, Sam Ettaro, Will Sandoval, and Naomi Brockwell.To support NBTV, visit https://www.nbtv.media/support(tax-deductible in the US)NBTV's new eBook out now!Beginner's Introduction To Privacy - https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Visit the NBTV website:https://nbtv.mediaSupport the show

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