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Joe Brockmeier

Continuing public service cat pictures. This is a twofer - two shots of the Wonder Twins, Sir Wobbles (orange cat) and his sister Cupcake. (black and white cat). #CatsOfMastodon

Joe Brockmeier

Authenticating to a website, 2010: Type in username and password

Authenticating to a website, 2024:
- Type in username
- Look up 20-character password in password keeper
- wait
- Prompt for 2FA token
- Dig out phone
- Unlock phone
- Scroll through 50 services to find 2FA token for website
- Type in 2FA token
- Success
- Receive email alerting you to the fact you've logged in
- Six weeks later: receive email telling you service had been compromised eight weeks ago and you must change password.

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woof
@jzb the frustrating thing is that, while 2fa does have a valid use for security, I strongly believe it's just being weaponized by online services for kyc purposes.
Chris Adams

@jzb Bonus points if they pull a Hashicorp and in 2024 WONTFIX requests for passkeys because that'd be too secure or something.

oshy
@jzb Passkey universal adoption can't come soon enough
Joe Brockmeier

Meg took this picture of Bubby last week while I was in Denver. He was not pleased I was not home. But it’s a great shot of the boy. #caturday #CatsOfMastodon

Joe Brockmeier

Two members of my editorial staff. Everything I write is purr reviewed. #CatsOfMastodon

Joe Brockmeier

Cattitude check. Yup, still plenty of it. Willow is not amused. #caturday #catsofmastodon #tortie

Joe Brockmeier

It’s movie night. Watched “Maggie Moore(s)” with some excellent company. #caturday #catsofmastodon

Joe Brockmeier

Bubby would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year, peace and joy, love and kindness, and lots of naps with a cozy place to sleep. #catsofmastodon #blackcat

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