So, two-step verification is definitely a benefit... but to whom? Many services are requiring a phone number verification for new accounts and are pushing existing users to add a phone number to their existing accounts. It just makes the cross-reference that much easier.
I wonder how may have tried to set up a facebook account behind a VPN...but enter their real phone number?
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So, two-step verification is definitely a benefit... but to whom? Many services are requiring a phone number verification for new accounts and are pushing existing users to add a phone number to their existing accounts. It just makes the cross-reference that much easier. I wonder how may have tried to set up a facebook account behind a VPN...but enter their real phone number?