We need to, but can we?

Your blog post about this is a fun read. Thanks!

For better or worse, no.

The mandatory 2FA used to be either physical tokens (a small dedicated device that generates the codes, not too different from the 2FA apps), or sent through SMS.

The physical tokens are phased out, while SMS was demonstrably insecure due to interception.

So everyone is stuck with 2FA through the mobile banking apps, for logging in to the web browser banking platforms.

Not a criticism, but something to consider for other folks. Not everyone is able or willing to de-Google/Apple and seek alternatives.

In Singapore, the regulators have directed banking apps to “secure” the mobile banking environment. This includes library tampering detection and irregular activity detection. These banking apps also only exist in the Google Play and App Store walled gardens, while the regulators also gave them the key to a duopoly control over the local smartphone market. All in the name of preventing scams and frauds. Their intention meant well, but at the cost of consumer rights. Bear in mind digital payments and physical tokens replaced by the apps are the norm here.

De-Googling and carrying another phone just for everyday mobile banking is going to be quite a chore.

Dropping a /s would be nice. Without an obvious tone it hit a little too close. But then you really nailed that roleplay, so…

4koma refers to “four-panel comics”

I’d disagree. Even as a sample of one, I benefitted from it greatly from treating my sinus and LBP. For a bit of context, this is in Singapore where we have a formal medical board to regulate TCM and acupuncture, and physicians undergo years of college education. Laws are also present to deter abuse and protect patients.

There are differences between a studio, publisher, and distributor. Sometimes they are the same corpo, sometimes they aren’t. But whenever you see some enshitification of games, it’s most likely the publisher. You might want to direct your anger at Sony in this case, not the studio.