Hey Twitter fans, we’ve got some news for you! Starting today, Twitter will begin charging users for SMS-based two-factor authentication. But don’t worry, only Twitter Blue subscribers will have access to this feature.
If you’re not familiar with two-factor authentication, it’s an extra layer of security that protects your account from unwanted access. But as the saying goes, nothing good in life is free, and Twitter is following that mantra by making users pay for SMS-based 2FA.
So, if you want to keep your Twitter account secure, you’ll have to pay for Twitter Blue to request login codes via SMS. The company believes that the 2FA method is being abused by “bad actors,” which is why they’re shutting down access to SMS login codes for regular Twitter users.
While SMS-based 2FA is considered an insecure method compared to authenticator apps and hardware security keys, users can still protect their accounts with a second layer of authentication by purchasing and enrolling a hardware security key. Alternatively, you can set up a free third-party app like Authy, Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, or the open-source Aegis Authenticator app.
It’s important to note that Twitter users who have SMS-based 2FA have 30 days to remove it from their account settings. The removal of SMS-based 2FA will leave several Twitter accounts without protection from hackers. So, make sure you have a second layer of authentication in place, whether it’s through a third-party app or a hardware security key.
In conclusion, Twitter is making moves to ensure the security of its users’ accounts by implementing changes to its two-factor authentication process. While this may come at a cost, it’s a small price to pay for the peace of mind that comes with knowing your account is protected.
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