To make Twitter accounts more secure, the staff is reportedly working on the security offered by a double authentication mechanism.
In recent days, Twitter and its users have witnessed an episode that highlighted the need for greater security on the platform: an account theft occurred, particularly affecting the Associated Press account.
This rapidly fueled false news of an attack on the White House.
To prevent such serious incidents, as well as “simply” the theft of accounts of ordinary users, the Twitter staff is reportedly working on a new security system.
Bloomberg reports on this, releasing a preview suggesting that the new access could be regulated by two steps, hence two different recognition keys.
In addition to the usual system entry mechanism with username and password, work is underway to implement a platform for sending a new code – likely one-time use – delivered via SMS to registered users’ mobile phones.
A method not unlike what happens with keys for accessing bank accounts in some institutions, which require a password and additionally a code generated each time for home banking access.
The solution is still under study, but if confirmed, it would require users to provide Twitter with their mobile number.
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