Twitter: a solution in sight for the two-step authentication

"Considering the recent violations to account important it seems that Twitter intends to speed up work on the introduction of two factor authentication"

Twitter would also experiencing a new authentication solution based on the principle of multi factor, also known as two-step or two factor.Una solution which in practice goes beyond the simple password and requires a second element for access to the network. This second component is often sent via SMS, then on a device that should be in the user's availability.

It seems that the development of such a solution is already underway for some time, but some facts it would require immediate availability. It is no secret that account as important as those of the Associated Press, the BBC and 60 Minutes have been violated with unimaginable consequences.

As reported by Wired.com is not clear how and when this novelty will be introduced. Moreover, one must consider a further complication: in some cases are more users having access to the same account - think for example that of the BBC - and a simple solution based on the individual sending a text message confirming it would not be appropriate .