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Macintosh News => iPhone/iPod/iPad News => Topic started by: HCK on February 16, 2018, 04:05:18 pm



Title: Facebook using 2FA cell numbers for spam, replies get posted to the platform
Post by: HCK on February 16, 2018, 04:05:18 pm
Facebook using 2FA cell numbers for spam, replies get posted to the platform

<div class="feat-image">(https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/facebook1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500)</div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/facebook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook[/url] is reportedly spamming some users by text, using a cell number they provided only for use in two-factor authentication.</p>
<p>In common with many services, Facebook allows you to protect your account by requiring a code when you first login from a new device. That code is texted to a cell number you provide for the purpose – but a number of users have reported it being used without their permission for notifications about posts by friends …</p>
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