The Mac version is being discontinued as well, it’s just that Mac uses have the option of running the still supported iOS version on the desktop since that’s a thing you can do in general.
Are you on Linux? If so then Gnome Authenticator is a possible alternative, also allows importing & exporting your tokens in formats widely used by other apps
I use Linux, Windows, MacOS; I'm everywhere. I've had Aegis as a backup of my tokens in case bullshit like this happened, but it's still an amazingly stupid idea.
I started using 2 auth apps for replication once Authy stopped supporting the browser extension and set the precedent for this shite.
That's a pretty nice setup tbh. At the moment my OTP is all offline, using Gnome Authenticator on my laptop, FreeOTP+ on my android, and an encrypted copy stored in a keepass on my keys (literally).
It's a bit tedious to manage, but I didn't want to get locked in with Google or Microsoft Authenticator - neither of which allow you to export your tokens AFAIK
No, it's just now that iOS devices and new Macs have the same processor architecture, you can download some iOS apps on macOS. You can do this with Authy.
I mentioned in another comment but I've replicated many times over with different services and fallback devices. This is more of an ease-of-use concern.
It doesn’t look like the Mac version is fine. Apple Silicon is simply able to run iOS apps, so users can download the mobile app to replace the desktop.
Perhaps one reason is to ensure total lock in. Previously, the only way to export a TOTP seed was through a desktop app workaround. This way, they can make sure it’s impossible for you to leave (without a big hassle).
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Dasnap@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
...But I use it daily? I guess I'll just have to keep a legacy version installed but that's just ridiculous.
Edit: The Mac version is fine? The hell they smokin' there?
echo64@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Twilio has been laying off workers all year long, they probably just don't have people to work on it any-more.
It's almost like laying off workers to increase short term profits is a bad idea
kimpilled@infosec.pub · 6 pts · 2y
The Mac version is being discontinued as well, it’s just that Mac uses have the option of running the still supported iOS version on the desktop since that’s a thing you can do in general.
Romkslrqusz@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y
Macs with Apple Silicon are able to run iOS apps natively.
I imagine a PC workaround could be to set up the app via an Android emulator like BlueStacks.
lemann@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y
Are you on Linux? If so then Gnome Authenticator is a possible alternative, also allows importing & exporting your tokens in formats widely used by other apps
Dasnap@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I use Linux, Windows, MacOS; I'm everywhere. I've had Aegis as a backup of my tokens in case bullshit like this happened, but it's still an amazingly stupid idea.
I started using 2 auth apps for replication once Authy stopped supporting the browser extension and set the precedent for this shite.
lemann@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 2y
Neat, at least you have a backup 👌 although I can imagine it's probably going to be slightly annoying keeping those in sync now
Dasnap@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
My backups go to Google Drive and I then replicate the Aegis onto an old phone I keep hidden away.
Can you tell I'm a cloud systems engineer?
Edit: I lied; I also keep it replicated on an even older rooted phone.
lemann@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 2y
That's a pretty nice setup tbh. At the moment my OTP is all offline, using Gnome Authenticator on my laptop, FreeOTP+ on my android, and an encrypted copy stored in a keepass on my keys (literally).
It's a bit tedious to manage, but I didn't want to get locked in with Google or Microsoft Authenticator - neither of which allow you to export your tokens AFAIK
warmaster@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Have you evaluated a Bitwarden & Vaultwarden setup?
SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 2y
I switched from authy to bitwarden for 2FA. Can highly recommend
bdonvr@thelemmy.club · 2 pts · 2y
No, it's just now that iOS devices and new Macs have the same processor architecture, you can download some iOS apps on macOS. You can do this with Authy.
Aurix@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Don't do that for security critical things. Move on to other options. You could be locked out.
Dasnap@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
I mentioned in another comment but I've replicated many times over with different services and fallback devices. This is more of an ease-of-use concern.
CaptObvious@literature.cafe · 2 pts · 2y
It doesn’t look like the Mac version is fine. Apple Silicon is simply able to run iOS apps, so users can download the mobile app to replace the desktop.
dvdnet89@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 2y
because it is for Apple Silicon. So, mac and Iphone apps can be used with the developer consent
fushuan@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
Iirc authybhad a data breach some years ago, since then I've been using an alternate.
Fades@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
But why
subtext@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Perhaps one reason is to ensure total lock in. Previously, the only way to export a TOTP seed was through a desktop app workaround. This way, they can make sure it’s impossible for you to leave (without a big hassle).
beckerist@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
waspentalive@lemmy.one · -1 pts · 2y
So the Android version of Authy will still be going, right?
lud@lemm.ee · -7 pts · 2y
Keeping your 2fa on a computer seems risky