Odaily Planet Daily News According to a security alert post published by application developer Twilio on July 1, hackers gained access to the Authy Android application database and "were able to identify data associated with accounts, including phone numbers." The post noted that the account itself "was not compromised," meaning that the attackers were unable to obtain authentication credentials. However, the leaked phone number could be used in "phishing and SMS phishing attacks" in the future. Therefore, Twilio called on Authy users to "remain vigilant and be highly alert to received text messages." Users of centralized exchanges often rely on Authy for two-factor authentication (2FA). It generates a code on the user's device, which the trading platform may require before performing withdrawals, transfers, or other sensitive tasks. Exchanges Gemini and Crypto.com both use Authy as their default 2FA application, and Coinbase, Binance, and many other exchanges allow it as an option. (Cointelegraph)