The rule of thumb is that you should always avoid any services that still rely on SMS or phone numbers as an ID or 2FA. They simply don’t care about your privacy or security, even if they advertise it. A prime example is Signal.
Unfortunately, for some other services, like banks or government agencies, you don’t have any option. You can only minimize the impact by using a unique password and username and keeping them updated.
Unfortunately, for some other services, like banks or government agencies, you don’t have any option. You can only minimize the impact by using a unique password and username and keeping them updated.