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Gmail prompt to provide phone number sounds like a threat

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Thanks for reminding me to backup my emails locally and forward my gmail to proton, Good guy google.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Your proton account is susceptible to the same problem if your password gets compromised and you don't have a backup access method registered.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Use an authenticator app. No need for phone number.