Twitter launches recommendations for the population of Ukraine – El Financiero

Twitter issued advice on using its service in conflict zones or high-risk areas after Russian forces attacked targets in Ukraine on Thursday.

The thread of the tweet, which articulates security best practices in English and Ukrainianincluded a suggestion to disable accounts if that proved to be the safest approach.

The company urged users to employ two-factor authentication, strong passwords, and email and phone number confirmations for actions such as password resets. He advised users to be careful about disclosing personal information and to disable location data from tweets.

Twitter and social media giant Meta Platforms have come under fire for being slow to respond to political turmoil and state-sponsored disinformation campaigns in the past. In 2020, the company removed tens of thousands of accounts dedicated to propaganda that were linked to Russia, China, and Turkey.

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