"Are Meta and Twitter Making Cybersecurity Less Accessible?"

Experts are concerned about the overall impact that new fees for security features on social media accounts will have on overall cybersecurity. Many are questioning whether basic security should be available to all users, regardless of whether they pay for it. For example, as of March 20, 2023, only subscribers to Twitter Blue, an upgraded account that starts at $8 a month, can use two-factor authentication (2FA) through text messages. In the past, all users could set their accounts to send a text code for new logins to prevent unauthorized access. In addition, Meta recently announced that its new subscription package, Meta Verified, includes impersonation protection for Facebook and Instagram users as part of its paid features. Experts are concerned about the consequences of this change because social media is the source of many cybercrimes. Although all accounts will have basic protection, only users with the financial means to pay will have access to the additional protections. Other users who do not understand the advantages of premium accounts may not choose to subscribe. Therefore, limiting security features to premium accounts, according to experts, will increase the overall cybersecurity risk. This article continues to discuss the potential impact of paid social media account security features on cybersecurity. 

Security Intelligence reports "Are Meta and Twitter Making Cybersecurity Less Accessible?"