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From: AJL <noemail@none.com>
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Subject: Re: Codes sent by text message
Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:01:46 -0700
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On 3/11/2024 9:50 AM, Frank Slootweg wrote:

>   FTR, the context is sending a code by SMS, that's 2SV (2 Step
> Verification), not 2FA (2 Factor Authentication).
>
>   2FA is about two *factors*, knowledge and possesion.
>
>   2SV is about two *steps*, in this case 1) (username and) password and
> 2) getting/entering the code.
>
>   2FA is a 2SV process, because it (normally) involves 2 steps.
>
>   But 2SV is not a 2FA process, because it doesn't involve possesion,
> you don't own/posses the code, you get the code.

FTR Professor Google says they are the same:

"With 2-Step Verification, also called two-factor authentication, you 
can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password 
is stolen."

<https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop>

Who to believe? Professor Google or Professor Slootweg? Hmmmmm...  ;)