With the ever-looming threat of cybercrime, it’s no surprise that social media giants like Twitter are taking measures to protect their increasingly large user base. At the end of last month, Twitter announced a change to its two-factor authentication system that has been met with some skepticism.
The change requires users to opt-in to a separate “verify login requests” setting that asks users to verify all sign-in attempts through their associated mobile devices. While this may seem like a simple change, it’s left many users feeling confused and concerned about Twitter’s security issues.
Critics have argued that the two-factor authentication is unnecessary, as most people already use two-factor authentication on their mobile devices. Furthermore, some users feel that the change does not make sense because it forces users to add an extra layer of security when it is not necessary.
In addition, some users are worried that the new two-factor authentication system could make it even harder for users to access their accounts, preventing them from accessing Twitter in an emergency. The new system could also cause delays when users try to access their accounts, leading to frustration and wasted time.
It’s clear that Twitter is attempting to increase security, but it’s understandable why so many users are questioning the sense in this change. It may be a helpful security measure, but it’s hard to ignore the concerns that the new two-factor authentication system has raised. Twitter needs to tread carefully when it comes to changes to its security system if it wants to continue to protect its user base.
