Recently it was exposed that not only was Facebook impacted by a huge data breach, but that it had been taking the contact number given by customers for two-factor verification and also utilizing them to target marketing toward those individuals.
Maybe this doesn't bother you at all, or perhaps you're fed up with Facebook and strategy to remove your account. However if you do not wish to or are unable to give up Facebook, there are a few things you can do to help boost your privacy on the social networking website, according to CNET.
Remove Phone Number From Facebook
To eliminate your contact number on mobile, go to the Facebook app as well as from the menu pick "Settings as well as Personal privacy." From there, choose "Setups and also Personal Details," Go to the phone number field and also click eliminate. Facebook will require you to re-enter your password to validate this.
To eliminate your telephone number on your desktop computer, go to the settings menu. From there go to "Your Facebook Info" and afterwards select "Accessibility Your Details." From there, click "Personal Details" and pick "Your Contact Info." There you will see your phone number and also you can select to remove it.
Security experts still advise making use of two-factor authentication as one of the very best methods to boost account protection.
That implies if you wish to remain safe, but don't intend to allow Facebook target you with added advertising, you have a few alternatives. You can download a third-party authentication application, like Google Authenticator or Duo Protection. A physical security key is likewise an option.
