Twitter is currently testing two-factor authentication, and plans to roll it out to users soon, according to a report.
The microblogging network is conducting internal tests before gradually debuting the security measure site-wide, Wired reported Tuesday night.
Also known as “two-step verification,” two-factor authentication prevents fraud by forcing users to provide two pieces of information that will verify their identity. Bank customers, for example, must provide both a physical card and PIN number.
The reports come just after The Associated Press’ Twitter account (using the handle @AP) washacked earlier Tuesday. A tweet sent from the account falsely alleged that there were two explosions in the White House, and that U.S. President Barack Obama had been injured. Hackers called the Syrian Electronic Army took credit for the incident.
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