ma11ie@lemmy.onetoTechnology@lemmy.world•Bitwarden has launched a new authenticator appEnglish
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7 months agoSecurity-wise it’s not a good idea to keep passwords and 2FA codes in the same client as it then becomes a single point of failure. A standalone authenticator app resolves that as long as it’s not unlocked with the same master password. A standalone app also opens a venue for non-BW customers to get on their platform.
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Steve: “Errm I’m not sure that’s a good idea. Remember what happened last time?”
Dr Weird: “But this time will be different, STEVE!”
Steve: Rubs belly. Decapitated by cat claws.
Dr Weird: “FOOL! This is no different at all!”
Steve: Body twitching on the ground
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