• Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
HackRead
  • January 18th, 2021
  • Home
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
HackRead
  • Hacking News
    • Leaks
    • WikiLeaks
    • Anonymous
  • Tech
    • Android
    • Apple News
    • BlackBerry
    • Google News
    • Microsoft
    • Motorola
    • Nokia
    • Samsung
    • 3D
  • Cyber Crime
    • Phishing Scam
  • How To
  • Cyber Events
    • Censorship
    • Cyber Attacks
  • Security
    • Malware
  • Surveillance
    • Drones
    • NSA
    • Privacy
  • Explore
    • Gaming
    • Science
    • Viral
  • Follow us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    • Youtube
Home
Security

Facebook’s New Security Checkup Tool To Protect User Accounts

August 2nd, 2015 Waqas Security 0 comments
Facebook’s New Security Checkup Tool To Protect User Accounts
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Facebook has officially launched the new Security Checkup feature that was being tested on a narrow user-base for a few months.

Facebook has rolled out its new security tool today that is expected to show up at the top of news feeds on walls of all mobile and desktop-based users in the coming weeks.

[must url=”https://www.hackread.com/facebook-kaspersky-malware-scanning/”]Facebook Join Forces with Kaspersky to Spot Malware on Computers[/must]

The new feature will be shown as a notification saying “Stay Secure on Facebook.” It will be up to the user to dismiss this feature or activate it and start a quick security inspection.

facebooks-new-security-checkup-tool-to-protect-user-accounts

Image Source: Facebook

There aren’t any new or ground-breaking features associated with the new Security Checkup tool but just repackages of the settings. It also will make the options from the classic Settings-> Security Page a bit more appealing as a popup.

There will be three main sections that will ask the user to log out from unused apps and desktops as well as turn on login alerts when unauthorized browsers and/or devices access the account. They may also set the security setting to quickly change the password of the account when required.

facebooks-new-security-checkup-tool-to-protect-user-accounts-6

Image Source: Facebook

facebooks-new-security-checkup-tool-to-protect-user-accounts-5

Image Source: Facebook

facebooks-new-security-checkup-tool-to-protect-user-accounts-3

Image Source: Facebook

facebooks-new-security-checkup-tool-to-protect-user-accounts-2

Image Source: Facebook

The basic idea is to make security checkup user-friendly so that non-technical users could also take advantage of the features that Facebook offers. This new tool includes different images and clear controls for the convenience of the users. This tool will also familiarize users with security controls from the settings panel that aren’t regularly visited by users.

In case you don’t see the notification and would like to trigger the Security Checkup tool then you must visit the special page that can be found in the Facebook Help section.

In June 2015, Facebook joined forces with Russian-based IT security firm Kaspersky to identify and remove malware from user’s computer

Report typos and corrections to admin@hackread.com

[src src=”source” url=”http://newsroom.fb.com/news/2015/07/enhancing-security-with-a-quick-checkup/”]Facebook[/src]

  • Tags
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Security
  • Privacy
  • security
  • Social Media
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest
Previous article Android Devices in Danger! New Vulnerability Can Make Them Lifeless
Next article Anonymous Brings Down Taiwan Government Websites
Waqas

Waqas

I am a UK-based cybersecurity journalist with a passion for covering the latest happenings in cyber security and tech world. I am also into gaming, reading and investigative journalism

Related Posts
'Child's Play' - Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock

'Child's Play' - Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock

Warning as hackers breach MFA to target cloud services

Warning as hackers breach MFA to target cloud services

Google reveals high-profile attack targeting Android, Windows users

Google reveals high-profile attack targeting Android, Windows users

Newsletter

Get the best stories straight into your inbox!



Don’t worry, we don’t spam

Latest Posts
'Child's Play' - Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock
Security

'Child's Play' - Kids breach and bypass Linux Mint screensaver lock

814
Transferring data between smartphones seamlessly
Technology News

Transferring data between smartphones seamlessly

562
Infamous cybercrime, carding market Joker's Stash is shutting down
Cyber Crime

Infamous cybercrime, carding market Joker's Stash is shutting down

1104

HACKREAD is a News Platform that centers on InfoSec, Cyber Crime, Privacy, Surveillance and Hacking News with full-scale reviews on Social Media Platforms & Technology trends. Founded in 2011, HackRead is based in the United Kingdom.

Follow us