At some point in the not-so-distant future, passwords alone – no matter how many characters and symbols – will become obsolete. Why? Because they're always hackable with the right software. That's why Google and Facebook implemented security similar to that of online banking last year — separate steps to validate you are who you say you are.

Twitter is a bit late to the game, but has just taken an important step in protecting the security of its users by adopting a two-step verification process option as well. Hey, better late than never (especially after a number of high-profile accounts like AP and E! Online were hacked in the last two months).

Now users can connect their Twitter account to their mobile device when signing in from an unknown browser or computer, which prompts a code to be sent via text in order to complete sign-in. Stay protected on Twitter by taking a couple of minutes to set up two-step login verification ASAP. You'll be glad you did.