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First-Person Identity Theft Story

Medium
Summary

A user fell victim to identity theft after carelessly sharing a two-factor authentication code, highlighting a critical vulnerability in how many people protect their online accounts. The incident underscores the reliance on email security as a foundational layer for broader digital safety, and the ease with which attackers can exploit weak practices.

Read the full article at Schneier on Security

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