Security News > 2021 > December > VK introduces 2FA and plans to make it mandatory in 2022
VK is finally introducing two-factor authentication on all its services and plans to make it mandatory in February 2022 for administrators of large communities.
Starting in February, all communities that count over 10,000 subscribers must be managed by a 2FA secured admin account to prevent large-scale phishing incidents.
The new user protection program that adds 2FA on all services is called 'VK Protect' and will also include a security control center for users, helping them assess their security stance, access new privacy settings, and follow relevant tips on how to improve their account security.
In the same context of fighting phishing and security gaps that could be hiding in the platform's apps and services, VK has also announced the restart and expansion of its bug bounty program.
While rolling out 2FA for all VK services is undoubtedly a positive development for the safety and security of the platform's users, it is not always a perfect system for securing your accounts.
All in all, users shouldn't depend on 2FA alone but instead take a holistic approach when it comes to account security and their online presence in general.