Today marks the last day for Twitter users to switch away from their current SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) method for additional security of their accounts. In November, Twitter took the precautionary measure of replacing SMS-based 2FA with an alternative, more secure authentication protocol. The company believed that greater account security was necessary as SMS messaging… Continue reading Today’s the last day to switch away from Twitter’s SMS 2FA method
Category: authentication
Still using authenticators for MFA? Software for sale can hack you anyway
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an important component of any digital security system and has become a standard security practice for many businesses and individuals protecting their online and digital resources. MFA is usually implemented as a two-step verification process, with a user inputting an authenticator code sent to them via text message or email, or… Continue reading Still using authenticators for MFA? Software for sale can hack you anyway
Twitter’s two-factor authentication change “doesn’t make sense”
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… Continue reading Twitter’s two-factor authentication change “doesn’t make sense”
Twitter makes SMS two-factor authentication exclusive to Twitter Blue users
In today’s digital era, it is essential for companies to introduce security measures to protect user accounts. Twitter, the popular microblogging service, has adopted a two-factor authentication system for its users that requires a one-time password (OTP) sent via Short Message Service (SMS) for account verification. However, this system is now available only for users… Continue reading Twitter makes SMS two-factor authentication exclusive to Twitter Blue users
CircleCI says hackers stole encryption keys and customers’ secrets
Popular continuous integration and delivery platform CircleCI recently announced that malefactors had infiltrated the company’s database, gaining access to customers’ private encryption keys, along with other valuable customer data. Such breaches can have long-term consequences for CircleCI, customers, and the larger DevOps community. In a statement, CircleCI said the malefactors had accessed the environment variables,… Continue reading CircleCI says hackers stole encryption keys and customers’ secrets