Facebook has begun introducing two-factor authentication designed to prevent hackers from accessing users' accounts.
Infosecurity.Com - Two-factor authentication involves the use of two independent means of verification to decrease the likelihood of unauthorized access. An example would be the use of a password and a token to gain access to an account.In a recent blog post, Arturo Bejar, director of engineering at Facebook, said that the company is “starting to introduce” two-factor authentication.
“If you turn this new feature on, we'll ask you to enter a code anytime you try to log into Facebook from a new device. This additional security helps confirm that it's really you trying to log in”, Bejar said. Read More
