Overcoming Mobile Device Loss
Losing a smartphone with proprietary 2FA apps can cause major disruptions. Using Web Authenticator on your workstation ensures your tokens remain accessible and backed up locally.
Why desktop-based Web Authenticators protect you against mobile device loss, theft, or physical hardware damage.
Losing a smartphone with proprietary 2FA apps can cause major disruptions. Using Web Authenticator on your workstation ensures your tokens remain accessible and backed up locally.
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