Twitter strengthens password reset process, login security

It’s been a year since Twitter added two-step authentication process, and now the micro-blogging site has further beefed up the security measures.   The updates include a new password-reset process, allowing users to implement the changes via text. Basically, users can add a phone number as well as an email address that will be alert them when password reset requests are made. In case users forget a password, they can begin this process via Twitter web or also using Android and iOS apps.   In its official blog , Twitter wrote, “The new process lets you choose the email address or phone number associated with your account where you’d like us to send your reset information. That way, whether you’ve recently changed your phone number, or are traveling with limited access to your devices, or had an old email address connected to your Twitter account, you’ve got options.”   Moreover, Twitter now also tracks location, login history, and user devices, to keep a track of suspicious activity. In case of suspicion, the new security feature will alert users via email.   “If we identify a login attempt as suspicious, we’ll ask you a simple question about your account — something that only you know — to verify that your account is secure before granting access. We’ll also send you an email to let you know that we’ve detected unusual activity so you can update your password if need be,” states the blog.