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Are bank text codes enough to protect you?
Text or email codes for bank security are better than passwords alone but are not the strongest options due to risks like SIM swap scams. Experts recommend using authenticator apps for stronger two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect accounts from scammers intercepting codes.
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