I mean, why when you type them, the form is configured to be clear text?
Ask HN: Why 2nd factor entries are not treaded as a password?
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Re: Ask HN: Why 2nd factor entries are not treaded as a password?
#2Because they’re single-use, thus it doesn’t matter if someone looking over your shoulder sees them being typed in.
Re: Ask HN: Why 2nd factor entries are not treaded as a password?
#3Because they’re single-use, thus it doesn’t matter if someone looking over your shoulder sees them being typed in.
Still, if somebody knows your credentials, can impersonate yourself looking at your shoulders, or at the phone, if is faster than yourself in typing it.
Re: Ask HN: Why 2nd factor entries are not treaded as a password?
#4Because they’re single-use, thus it doesn’t matter if someone looking over your shoulder sees them being typed in.
Still, if somebody knows your credentials, can impersonate yourself looking at your shoulders, or at the phone, if is faster than yourself in typing it.
Wouldn’t they have already seen it in plan text in whatever medium you received it?