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The direct URL is https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_setup-security... , it's no longer accessible from their new web interface.

Wow, that actually works. I had to go through many ancient web interfaces, but it works.

Sadly you can easily and trivially bypass the VIP token by providing a credit card number or a few other identifying details. It's worse than the SMS loophole. And another reason why I'm trying to delete my Paypal account. ;-)

Thanks! I didn't realize that was possible either. I just switched my paypal account to use google authenticator instead of sms, which besides being more secure, is much more convenient since I don't get cell reception in most of my apartment and have to put my phone near a window to get the sms.