Facebook users could lose access to their accounts if they don't activate an important security feature soon.If you've received a phishy-looking email from Meta telling you to enable Facebook Protect, be warned: it's a real email, and you do need to turn on Facebook Protect or lose access to the social network.Facebook Protect offers an extra layer of security for accounts that the company believes are at high risk of hacking attempts.
Although it was initially created to help political candidates and officials stay safe from hacking and misinformation, it has now been expanded to the wider Facebook community.
Facebook Protect basically helps you set up two-factor authentication so any login attempts will have to be verified through your phone or another device, and allows for easier monitoring of hack attempts.
The email tells users that their accounts require "advanced security". It says: "Your account has the potential to reach a lot more people than an average Facebook user.
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