In line with the incongruous decisions taken by Twitter since its takeover by Elon Musk, the social network is preparing to remove an essential security parameter for all those who do not pay a subscription to Twitter Blue. An impending disaster in terms of security.
It’s no secret that there have been major changes on Twitter since Elon Musk bought the platform. Most are controversial and tend to push a large portion of their user base towards Mastodon.
From changing the algorithm so everyone sees Elon Musk’s tweets to putting Twitter Blue behind a paywall, the slew of changes seems endless. However, what is happening today is not only unreasonable, but also dangerous risk-taking.
Not paying for the Twitter Blue subscription? Your account will no longer be secure
It has been decided, as confirmed by the Twitter support account, that from March 20, 2023, Twitter will delete 2FA security for all accounts And will only be available to Twitter Blue followers. For those who don’t know, 2FA, two-factor authentication, is a security tool. It allows the user to have a second way to confirm that someone is using their account.
For example, those who have 2FA on their Twitter account receive an accompanying text message with a code that they will be prompted to enter when they log in. It’s a useful and safe way protect your accounts. This means that it is impossible to access your account without obtaining the separate code sent to you.
With so many small businesses, influencers, or other industries relying on platforms like Twitter for information gathering and sharing, the removal of this feature from the user base that doesn’t pay East impending disaster. All of these accounts will be easily accessible to malicious actors.
Read: How to delete your Twitter account?
Source : Twitter
