Facebook will now introduce facial recognition for account security
In order to help users secure their account, Facebook is working on a facial recognition feature to verify identity, reports said.
"We are testing a new feature for people who want to quickly and easily verify account ownership during the account recovery process. This optional feature is available only on devices you've already used to log in. It is another step that were taking to make sure account owners can confirm their identity," Facebook said.
In certain cases to secure accounts, facebook has also introduced the user to identify photos of friends to verify designate several "trusted friends" who receive a code that can be asked from them to unlock the user's account.
The social media giant is also working towards rolling out a video chat device that can recognise users' faces. But the device has also raised fears among consumers that it could be used by the social network to spy on them, thereby casting doubt on whether the device would have all the features as intended when it is finally launched.
This device is set to be released by Facebook in May 2018.
