Twitter users were greeted early Saturday with an ultimatum from the social media app.
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This extra step helps safeguard online accounts because in addition to the password, you need access to a separate app, device or phone number where you can receive the code.Article content The company did not respond early Saturday to an email seeking more details on how the security method was being abused.
In its blog, Twitter encouraged users who are not going to subscribe to Twitter Blue to consider using alternative account security options, specifically an authentication app or security key. An authentication app uses the same approach, but instead of a separate physical device, the app is on your phone.
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