Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature

By

As part of a wide-ranging privacy overhaul.

Facebook to stop using 2FA tool to feed friend suggestions feature
Facebook will no longer feed user phone numbers provided to it for two-factor authentication into its "people you may know" feature, as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of its privacy practices, the company told Reuters. Revelations last year that Facebook was using personal data obtained for ...

Hi! You've reached one of our premium articles. This is available exclusively to subscribers.

It's free to register, and only takes a few minutes.

Once you sign up you'll have unlimited access to the full catalogue of Australia's best business IT content, as well as a daily news bulletin delivered straight to your inbox.

Register now
Got a news tip for our journalists? Share it with us anonymously here.
Tags:

Most Read Articles

Woolworths' CSO is Optus-bound

Woolworths' CSO is Optus-bound

Australia's super funds told to assess authentication controls

Australia's super funds told to assess authentication controls

Hackers abuse modified Salesforce app to steal data, extort companies

Hackers abuse modified Salesforce app to steal data, extort companies

The Northern Beaches Women's Shelter hones focus on tech-enabled abuse

The Northern Beaches Women's Shelter hones focus on tech-enabled abuse

Log In

  |  Forgot your password?