OP 27 September, 2024 - 08:18 PM
Bypassing two-factor authentication (2FA) or one-time passwords (OTP) for services like PayPal, Amazon, or Steam involves unauthorized methods to bypass security layers designed to protect accounts. This typically involves exploiting vulnerabilities in systems or tricking users into providing codes.
Here's what this entails:
- Phishing Attacks: A common method involves tricking the user into revealing their OTP through fake login pages or fraudulent SMS messages.
- SIM Swapping: Attackers convince mobile providers to transfer a victim's phone number to a new SIM card, intercepting the OTP.
- Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks: Intercepting communication between the user and the service, often using phishing or malicious links, to capture the OTP and other credentials.
- Social Engineering: Attackers can manipulate users into disclosing OTP codes or convince support teams to disable 2FA.
