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Ask HN: How is Google prompt more secure than Google authenticator (TOTP/HOTP)

4 pointsby indiganeabout 5 years ago
Google is constantly pushing to move from authenticator codes to Google prompt, due to it being more secure according to them. I can not find any explanation on the security of authenticator vs prompt. With my limited knowledge, I believe both are susceptiple to phishing, so what's the security benefit?

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codegladiatorabout 5 years ago
It is still 2 factor auth. And according to them the most smooth one.<p>In OTP&#x2F;TOTP it doesn&#x27;t matter where the OTP comes from, so code is the second factor. In google auth the mobile device is the second factor.