1. You increase the risk of losing your entire life (if 2FA is properly implemented and avoids all social engineering process risks)
or
2. The 2nd factor devolves into a 2nd way to get access to your account
You really can't have both security and convenience.
> wiped their phone that had an authenticator app
try this one: battery dies in an iPhone. iPhone won't boot until battery is replaced. Battery can only be replaced at an Apple store. 2FA: do you feel lucky, punk?
1. You increase the risk of losing your entire life (if 2FA is properly implemented and avoids all social engineering process risks)
or
2. The 2nd factor devolves into a 2nd way to get access to your account
You really can't have both security and convenience.
> wiped their phone that had an authenticator app
try this one: battery dies in an iPhone. iPhone won't boot until battery is replaced. Battery can only be replaced at an Apple store. 2FA: do you feel lucky, punk?