Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA or 2FA) is a fantastic security control. It makes it a lot harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts.

So why isn't it used more? Let's explore in this short...

References:
- Twitter Transparency Report, transparency.twitter.com/en/reports/account-security.html#2020-jul-dec
- Coverage of the report by Bleeping Computer, "Twitter reveals surprisingly low two-factor auth (2FA) adoption rate"
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-reveals-surprisingly-low-two-factor-auth-2fa-adoption-rate
- Excellent discussion thread from Rachel Tobac, twitter.com/RachelTobac/status/1417984118810238976

Index:
- [0:00] MFA?
- [0:17] Twitter's uptake data
- [0:31] Two problems

#shorts