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S.U.X. Sadistic User Experience

Lost in Translation: How Unchecked Language in 2FA Codes Really SUX

A not so hilarious tale of unchecked 2FA language

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Melvin E Hogan
Feb 13, 2024
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Picture this, you're logging into your favorite app or website. You enter your username and password, hit the "sign in" button. Your phone buzzes letting you know your verification code has been sent. You check your phone. An awkward pause followed by a moment of surprise. Does that say what you think it does? Oh wow. It does! Instead of the usual strin…

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