Facebook Allegedly locking out some users that needed to be activated Facebook Protect with two-factor authentication By the March 17 deadline. In the notification received by these users, it has been said, ‘Turn on Facebook Protect to unlock your account. “Account has been locked on March 17, 2022. We have taken this precaution to keep your account safe while enabling additional security measures,” the notification said. Know here what is Facebook Protect.
what is facebook protect
According to Facebook, Facebook Protect is a protection program for groups of people who are more likely to be targeted by malicious hackers such as human rights defenders, journalists and government officials. These people are at the center of important communities for public debate. They enable democratic elections, hold governments and organizations accountable, and protect human rights around the world. Unfortunately this also means that they are heavily targeted by bad actors.
How Facebook Protect helps these users
Facebook claims that Facebook Protect helps these users adopt robust account security protections such as two-factor authentication and monitor for potential hacking threats. According to the company, two-factor authentication — specifically using third-party authentication apps — significantly improves the security of users’ online accounts.
Facebook expanded Facebook Protect in December last year
social media The giant expanded its Facebook Protect security program in December 2021.
when was facebook protect launch
Facebook first tested Facebook Protect in 2018 and expanded it ahead of the 2020 US election. The company began its global expansion in September 2021. “Since then, more than 1.5 million accounts have enabled Facebook Protect, and about 950K of those accounts are enrolled in two-factor authentication. We are on track to expand the program. United States, India and 50 countries by the end of the year, including Portugal,” the company said in December 2021.