Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android • Hacker News Board

Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#1

Post by DerekBickerton » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 4:32 PM UTC

Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android
getaegis.app

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#2

Post by thr0wnawaytod4y » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:04 PM UTC

I just put a 2FA implant in my arm

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#3

Post by vzaliva » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:07 PM UTC

Before considering switching it I would love to see a more detailed feature comparison to `andOTP` I am presently using. From what I can see it is encryption at rest which andOTP may or may not do and scheduled backup. andOTP does manual backup. Anything else?

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#4

Post by gchamonlive » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:10 PM UTC

thr0wnawaytod4y wrote: post #2

I just put a 2FA implant in my arm

Update your threat scenario to encompass dismemberment and create a recovery protocol accordingly. Not sure you would be able to do drills, at least not a second time.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#5

Post by ajvs » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:11 PM UTC

vzaliva wrote: post #3

Before considering switching it I would love to see a more detailed feature comparison to `andOTP` I am presently using. From what I can see it is encryption at rest which andOTP may or may not do and scheduled backup. andOTP does manual backup. Anything else?

andOTP isn't really being maintained anymore, which is why I switched recently.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#6

Post by mnd999 » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:21 PM UTC

thr0wnawaytod4y wrote: post #2

I just put a 2FA implant in my arm

I’d much prefer having my phone stolen than my arm stolen.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#7

Post by mongol » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:26 PM UTC

Who are Beem Development?

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#8

Post by virtualritz » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:28 PM UTC

The killer feature for me is a way to quickly access tokens in my (cloud-side, encrypted) vault from a desktop (or web) app in case of emergency.

It's not clear to me if Aegis allows this somehow?

The other day I broke my phone. I was traveling and needed to do some 2FA level changes to a GH repo asap.

I didn't even know there was an Authy desktop app until then. It saved my ass, literally.

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#9

Post by Sytten » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:30 PM UTC

I am considering switching from authy because it still doesn't have folders or collections or tags but the transition is annoying without root on android. Also wondering how people ensure they can restore if your phone dies?

Re: Aegis Authenticator – Secure 2FA App for Android

#10

Post by notRobot » Wed, Nov 02, 2022, 5:31 PM UTC

I've been having a great experience with this!