In yet another controversial policy move, Twitter announced this week that it’s removing text-based 2FA (two-factor authentication) for non-paying users. The log-in mechanism is designed to protect people’s accounts from scammers by requiring them to provide second piece of information in addition to a password. This is typically a code generated in an app, sent to an email address or delivered by text message. 2FA is considered an essential part of online security, but Twitter announced last week that text message authentication would soon be available only to users who have paid for a premium subscription. The move was met

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