As tensions escalate dramatically between Ukraine and Russiameta-property facebook and Twitter security teams have sprung into action. While Facebook has enabled the “lock profiles” tool for users in Ukraine, Twitter has posted tips on how users can protect their accounts from hacking and “manage their account and digital information” on the platform. Also read – Here’s How To Unlink Your Facebook Profile From Instagram
According to a tweet from Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook’s head of security policy, the company has set up a “Special Operations Center” made up of experts (including native speakers) to respond in real time and “keep a close eye on the situation” and to act as soon as possible. Also read – This new malware can take control of your social media accounts
As for the “profile lock” tool, Gleicher explains that it is “a one-click tool that allows people in Ukraine to lock their account by quickly applying existing privacy settings and new features. When their profile is locked, people can who are not their friends, do not download or share their profile picture or see posts on their timeline.” Also read – Mark Zuckerberg Burned $500 Billion Renaming Facebook to Meta
2/ Last night we also took steps to help people in the region protect themselves online. We have launched a new feature in Ukraine that allows people to lock their profile to provide an extra layer of privacy and security.
— Nathaniel Gleicher (@nleicher) February 24, 2022
Twitter, on the other hand, has highlighted key features including setting a strong password, two-factor authentication, and deactivating your account. In addition, it also teaches users how to find out if their tweets are protected (visible only to followers) or public so that they can adjust their settings accordingly. If you think your Twitter account has been hacked, Twitter has provided tips on what to do next. Users are also advised to be careful about tweeting locations as this will be displayed on the platform.
Learn more about what a strong password is, how to need an email address and phone number for password recovery requests, and find out if your account has been hacked: https://t.co/fCmOiYXdPs
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) February 24, 2022
These safety tips are posted in English, Russian and Ukrainian to help users.
If you’ve enabled Tweet Location in the past and want to disable it/remove location info from your previous Tweets, you can. Just know that removing it on Twitter does not guarantee removal from third-party apps or external search results.https://t.co/KpYX2dMJt9
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) February 24, 2022