Tag: 2fa bypass

Meta has fixed a weakness in Facebook that could have potentially enabled a cyber attacker to evade SMS-based two-step verification (2FA). The glitch, which netted the discoverer a handsome reward of $27,200, accomplished this by revalidating the intended user’s previously confirmed Facebook mobile number through the Meta Accounts Center on Instagram. It took advantage of a speed-restriction problem in Instagram, which allowed a hacker to relentlessly guess the confirmation pin needed to verify an individual’s phone number. Stay updated with …