Twitter adds a number of new security features that further facilitate user account control security and reset the password if necessary .
The trick is quite simple , Twitter users can verify their mobile phone number to the sites 140 characters. Then , they just choose the SMS option to receive a password reset code .
Six- digit number will be sent to the mobile phone user in the form of SMS messages . This option would be very useful if the email account is used for account verification problem .
As reported by Tech Radar , Saturday ( 05/10/2014 ) , to maintain confidentiality , this code will go away by themselves within 15 minutes , after which the user requesting a new password .
Twitter also promised to be more observant to log in suspicious activity . To that end , the microblogging service also takes into account a number of factors such as the device used , the location of the device and log -in history .
So do not be surprised if Twitter is now more talkative about it . Because the information is required to ascertain the identity of the owner of the account . Twitter also will send email notifications to notify suspicious activity is detected .
" Did you just change the phone number , is traveling with unlimited access on your device , or have an old email address that is connected to a Twitter account, you have a choice , " says Product Manager Twitter Mollie Vandor .
He adds , Twitter realized that an account is very important for the users . That's why , account security is very crucial note Twitter .
" We will continue working on improving the security of a Twitter account , so you can still enjoy safe access Twitter , " he concluded .
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