Reply to post: Facebook 2FA asks for smartphone number even if using a non-smartphone second factor

When 2FA means sweet FA privacy: Facebook admits it slurps mobe numbers for more than just profile security

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Facebook 2FA asks for smartphone number even if using a non-smartphone second factor

Even if you are using a TOTP app or a U2F device Facebook still insist on a mobile phone number.

They are not the only website to do this. From memory LinkedIn and Microsoft does the same.

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