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| | supabase.com
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| | MFA Auth with enforcement via RLS
| | rcoh.me
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| | I always wondered how Google Authenticator style 2-factor codes worked. The process of going from QR code to rotating 6-digit pin seemed a bit magical. A few days ago, my curiosity found itself coupled with some free time. Here's what I found: What's in the QR Code I scanned the QR code from Github with a barcode scanning app. Here's what's inside: otpauth://totp/Github:rcoh?secret=onswg4tforrw6zdf&issuer=Github Not too surprising. It tells us the protocol, TOTP, who is issuing this OTP code (Github), and most importantly the secret:1
| | www.dannyguo.com
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| | [AI summary] The author discusses their decision to migrate from Authy to Bitwarden for managing two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, highlighting issues with Authy's backup, syncing, and CPU usage, while detailing the benefits and setup of Bitwarden.
| | risley.net
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| [AI summary] The author provides a critical analysis of password manager security, specifically comparing the bloated, enterprise-focused 1Password with the privacy-centric, open-source Standard Notes, while offering technical advice on encryption, biometric risks, and trusted platform modules.