According to reports Facebook has admitted that the phone number users provided for 2FA are used to target them with ads. “We use the information people provide to offer a better, more personalized experience on Facebook, including ads. We are clear about how we use the information we collect, including the contact information that people upload or add to their own accounts. You can manage and delete the contact information you’ve uploaded at any time.” said in a statement by the Facebook spokesperson to TechCrunch. Two-factor authentication also known as 2FA adds a second layer of protection to our accounts. The Facebook has confirmed that the phone number users provided for 2FA are used for ads to target them. The confirmation came after a report published by Gizmodo relating a research done by academics at two US universities. They discovered that Facebook uses pieces of personal information that individuals did not explicitly provide it to target them with ads. In February many users reported getting spam messages to the phone number they provided for two-factor authentication, and Facebook responded by saying it was a bug. Users can opt for other alternative two-factor authentication measures such as USB key support, third-party authentication apps which were introduced by Facebook last May. For the latest cyber threats and the latest hacking news please follow us on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.
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