I own a handy asus x00p with android 8 that fits my hand (released in 2018). I have a newer android 11 device (released in 2020) but it’s larger and heavier and I don’t really like using it.

What are the security risks, if I go ahead using the 2018 model to 2fauthenticate?

    • vestmoria@linux.communityOPEnglish
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      11 months ago

      I’m gonna have to ask you to elaborate:

      how can I keep it offline? I need to keep the device online to receive the code, right?

      • Nate@programming.devEnglish
        4·
        11 months ago

        2fa codes are usually time based. As long as the system time on the device is correct it should be able to generate a matching code

  • Braintrain@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    11 months ago

    You can use an OTP Generator like Aegis Authenticator from F-Droid. Afaik it even works offline, so there should be no risk if you strictly keep it offline.

  • PlatinumSf@pawb.socialEnglish
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    11 months ago

    If it’s not receiving security patches then it’s not a good candidate to use for 2factor. Risks are low but anything without security patches becomes a minor speed bump to bypass as published exploits will likely exist that are trivial to implement.