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Security app Authy hacked, millions of phone numbers stolen

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Security app Authy hacked, millions of phone numbers stolen

Hack alert: Authy’s two‑factor app coped a major data breach

What went down?

Twilio’s security app, Authy, had a big whoop last month when a hacker slipped into the system. The attack exposed up to 33 million cell phone numbers.
Originally the app used to run on desktops, but it’s now only available on Android and iPhone.
“The breach was limited and confined to phone numbers,” Twilio explained in a blog post.No other private data, like passwords or user credentials, were compromised.

What does this actually mean?

  • Your account is safe – nothing beyond the number was grabbed.
  • Still, those phone numbers pose a risk: they can be weaponised for phishing attempts (like “Hey, we noticed unusual activity on your account. Click here to recover”).

    • How can you protect yourself?

  • Verify any suspicious text or call: Authentic messages will come from official sources or prompt you to validate through a trusted channel.
  • Use a unique password for every service and enable a secondary layer of protection (like a hardware token) if you’re extra paranoid.
  • Watch for knock‑knock phishing schemes that ask you to click on a link tied to your phone number.
  • Bottom line:* It’s a jarring reminder that even the most trusted security tools aren’t foolproof. Stay alert, double‑check any weird prompts, and keep those two‑factor authentications working like they’re supposed to – but never assume a breach simply can’t happen.

    • Security App AuthySecurity app Authy hacked, millions of phone numbers stolenAfter the hack, Twilio claims to have closed the endpoint and stopped allowing for unauthenticated requests. Authy users are encouraged to update to the latest version or contact the support team if they are unable to access their accounts. TechCrunch gave a figure of 33 million while Twilio did not reveal the numbers.

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