<p>Social media service provider Twitter has introduced stronger security measures to protect the users' accounts from getting taken over by threat actors.</p>.<p>"Security keys offer the strongest protection for your Twitter account because they have built-in protections to ensure that even if a key is used on a phishing site, the information shared can’t be used to access your account," Twitter said.</p>.<p>With the option to use security keys as the sole 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) method, users can enroll one or more security keys as the only form of 2FA on their Twitter account without a backup 2FA method. </p>.<p>[Note: Security Keys come in the form of USB drive-based devices and are used to connect to mobiles and PC for direct authentication]</p>.<p><strong>Here's how to enable Security Keys via the <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/two-factor-authentication" target="_blank">2FA security</a> feature on your Twitter account:</strong><br />On mobile phone<br />Step 1: In the top menu, tap your profile icon, then tap Settings and privacy.<br />Step 2: Tap Account, then tap Security.<br />Step 3: Tap Two-factor authentication.<br />Step 4: There are three methods to choose from: Text message, Authentication app, or Security key.</p>.<p><strong>After selecting Security Keys--</strong></p>.<p>Step 1: Tap the Security key. <br />Step 2: When prompted, enter the password.<br />Step 3: Read the overview, then tap Start.<br />Step 4: Users can either insert the key(s) into the USB port of the mobile device, or sync it over Bluetooth or NFC. Once inserted, touch the button on your key. <br />Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.<br />Step 6: When done, your security key(s) will appear in the Manage security keys section under Two-factor authentication. From there, you can rename or delete your security key(s), and add additional security keys to your account at any time.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p>Social media service provider Twitter has introduced stronger security measures to protect the users' accounts from getting taken over by threat actors.</p>.<p>"Security keys offer the strongest protection for your Twitter account because they have built-in protections to ensure that even if a key is used on a phishing site, the information shared can’t be used to access your account," Twitter said.</p>.<p>With the option to use security keys as the sole 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) method, users can enroll one or more security keys as the only form of 2FA on their Twitter account without a backup 2FA method. </p>.<p>[Note: Security Keys come in the form of USB drive-based devices and are used to connect to mobiles and PC for direct authentication]</p>.<p><strong>Here's how to enable Security Keys via the <a href="https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/two-factor-authentication" target="_blank">2FA security</a> feature on your Twitter account:</strong><br />On mobile phone<br />Step 1: In the top menu, tap your profile icon, then tap Settings and privacy.<br />Step 2: Tap Account, then tap Security.<br />Step 3: Tap Two-factor authentication.<br />Step 4: There are three methods to choose from: Text message, Authentication app, or Security key.</p>.<p><strong>After selecting Security Keys--</strong></p>.<p>Step 1: Tap the Security key. <br />Step 2: When prompted, enter the password.<br />Step 3: Read the overview, then tap Start.<br />Step 4: Users can either insert the key(s) into the USB port of the mobile device, or sync it over Bluetooth or NFC. Once inserted, touch the button on your key. <br />Step 5: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setup.<br />Step 6: When done, your security key(s) will appear in the Manage security keys section under Two-factor authentication. From there, you can rename or delete your security key(s), and add additional security keys to your account at any time.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>