“Today, we’re announcing our newest opt-in security feature that I’ve worked to build over the past few months: Login Approvals.”
With that, Facebook announced Login approvals, “…a Two Factor Authentication system that requires you to enter a code we send to your mobile phone via text message whenever you log into Facebook from a new or unrecognized computer.”
The idea behind the new feature is to help users combat unauthorized access or the now infamous “I have been hacked” incidents that have plagued users of the Social Network. The new feature, which is currently optional is expected to add a second layer of protection to users’ login process.
What exactly is it? Here is Facebook’s explanation of Login Approvals:
