Garmin Messenger is placing too much trust in SMS verification, and this might not end well
A user reported that installing Garmin Messenger on a new device and verifying via SMS allowed full access to previous conversations and location data. This raises concerns that recycled phone numbers could grant new owners access to private data. Garmin has been notified but has not yet confirmed a fix.
Key points
- Chat history restored using only SMS verification
- No account password required for access
- Risk of data exposure via recycled phone numbers
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