Facebook has announced a new security measure to combat unauthorized access to accounts. Monika Bickert, the company's vice president of content policy, mentioned that video selfie verification will significantly hinder fraudsters' attempts to breach these accounts. The goal is to protect users more effectively and stay ahead of online abuses.
In addition to this innovation, the platform is implementing other tactics to reinforce user security, such as the use of artificial intelligence to detect suspicious activities and real-time notifications in case of account compromise. The application of video selfies may extend to other areas of security on Facebook, such as the creation of new accounts or the recovery of accounts blocked due to suspicious behavior.
Regarding privacy, the company assures that the data collected during the verification process will not be used for other purposes. It promises to protect users' personal information in a context where online privacy is becoming increasingly relevant.
Video selfie verification promises to be a quick and secure process for recovering hacked accounts. Users will simply need to record a video selfie, which will be analyzed by Facebook's system, thus streamlining the process without requiring additional documentation. This measure focuses on privacy, ensuring that the videos will be encrypted and stored securely and will be deleted once the verification process is complete.
This new method represents a significant advance over previous processes, which were often lengthy and tedious for users who had lost access to their accounts. Regarding data security, Facebook guarantees that the video selfies will be protected from potential leaks resulting from cyberattacks.
The video selfie technology will be available globally starting today, with the exception of some countries where implementation is in the process of discussions with local regulators. With this measure, Facebook aims to strengthen the protection of its users' data and expedite the recovery of compromised accounts.
