The Snapchat app added control identity two-factor, to increase the security of its users.
Thus, the sexting exchange application allows its users to receive their log-in verification SMS, which will make it more difficult to break the accounts.
Additional security measures are always welcome, of course, but it is a good idea to know that attackers can still exploit exploit accounts at weak authentication points on the telephone number port of telecoms providers.
But anyway, her Snapchat users versions 9.9 will be able to enable SMS verification on Android and iOS platforms.
Additional security features were necessary for the company, as 2013 names and e-mail addresses had leaked in the past (December 4.600.000).