X Users Locked Out After Mandatory Security Key Re-enrollment

X Users Locked Out After Mandatory Security Key Re-enrollment

First seen 12 Nov 2025, 21:25 UTC •TheregisterTechcrunch •31.3

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Users of X (formerly Twitter) experienced account lockouts following a mandatory re-enrollment of security keys due by November 10, 2025. The requirement was announced without an initial explanation, leading to speculation about a security breach. Users relying on passkeys or hardware security keys were particularly affected, while those using authenticator apps remained unaffected.

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