Want to activate a 2FA check for every device, even where you use Facebook or Instagram the most? Open the Account Center, then go to Password and security. You may need to enter your password after choosing Two-factor authentication and the account you want to adjust. Scroll all the way down to the Authorized logins section. Tap on Trust frequently used devices and Opt out. You also have the option to granularly pick which devices won't require a 2FA check. Go back to the Authorized logins section and choose Recognized devices. Here you'll see every device where Meta won't require a login code. You may be surprised by some of the old devices on the list. While the company claims it's just for devices you used in the past two years, one option on my trusted list was an iPad accessed all the way back in 2013. While it's common for social media platforms to trust certain devices for users, and security measures beyond 2FA may continue to provide protection for your account, the automatic aspect makes experts uneasy. "My immediate security reaction is that it's going to lock in long-term access to all of those logged-in things," says Ellis. Any change that puts more onus on the user to protect their security opens up more opportunities for mistakes and potential breaches. After you've revoked trust for all the random iPads you used forever ago, what else can you do to improve the security for your Meta accounts? Always use a new, complex password, first off. Make sure to wipe the data from your dusty smartphones and laptops with a factory reset before selling or otherwise getting rid of them.
This Cyber News was published on www.wired.com. Publication date: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:19:27 +0000