How to generate an app-specific password for Twitter on Mac
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Looking to generate an app-specific password to really lock down your Twitter account? Here`s how. Sure, having your phone number attached to your Twitter account for two-factor authentication is great, but if you really wanted to make sure your account was secure, you`d take a peek into generating an app-specific password. Before you assume this is too complicated to do on your own, just know that Twitter makes it super simple to set up. All you`ll need is your computer, your cellphone, and a third-party authenticator app. Some examples include Duo Mobile Google Authenticator Authy In case you`re wondering why you`d even want to do this, it`s a bit more secure than SMS, since SMS-based two factor is subject to hacks where attackers take over your mobile account, for example through requesting a new SIM for your account from a human service agent. Authentication apps are harder to swipe and can follow you even if you change numbers or lose access to your phone. (Tech Crunch) ...