With its massive popularity, knowing how to secure your Twitter account is essential for navigating the platform safely. Sadly, its success has also made it a hotspot for scammers, hackers, and bots trying to exploit users for financial gain or to spread malicious links.
Protecting yourself goes beyond just blocking a few annoying accounts. By implementing a few key security measures, you can transform your Twitter experience from a potential risk into a secure social platform. Let’s explore the best tips for locking down your account.
🔑 Fortifying Your Login and Privacy
Your first move should be to strengthen your account’s access points. Start by creating a strong, unique password that you don’t use anywhere else. Next, enable the most critical security feature: two-factor authentication (2FA). You can find this in Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Security. Enabling this means that even if someone steals your password, they can’t log in without a special code sent to your phone. While you’re there, head to the Privacy and safety section. Here, you can protect your Tweets (making them visible only to followers) and manage how discoverable your account is.
🤖 Managing Apps and Avoiding Scams
Many security risks on Twitter come from external sources. Be very careful with third-party apps that ask for permission to access your account. Regularly review which apps are connected by going to the ‘Apps and sessions’ section in your security settings. If you see an app you don’t recognize or no longer use, revoke its access immediately. Also, be wary of phishing scams delivered through Direct Messages (DMs) or tweets. Never click on suspicious links, even if they seem to come from a friend. These often lead to fake login pages designed to steal your password.
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