Janet Fouts

AUGUST 17, 2012

When an application like Hootsuite, Tweetdeck or a mobile Twitter app like Tweetbot checks your account on Twitter, it’s what is called an “API Call” This does NOT include the number of messages you send through these tools, only the number of times the tool hits the Twitter server to check for more. So who cares?

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Janet Fouts

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Sometimes hackers use the applications you connected to Twitter in order to hack into your account. Twitter will ask for your mobile number and send you a text with a verification code when you try to log into Twitter. They also posted tweets like “ let’s make #HBOHacked trending! ” on the HBO account.

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Janet Fouts

JULY 2, 2011

If you’re getting an error message on your Twitter desktop or mobile application it’s likely because Twitter recently changed the way authorization works. Open your Twitter application on your phone or desktop and check for updates. It depends on how your Twitter application handles this.

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