Associated Press | Facebook’s users are a lucrative target for Internet criminals looking to steal
passwords and more. To combat malicious attacks, phishing scams and
spam, the online social network is rolling out new security features.

First, users can choose to be notified when their account
is accessed from a computer or mobile device they haven’t used before.
To do this, go to “account settings,” then “account security,” then
click change. There you can choose to be notified of logins by e-mail or
text message.

Facebook is also adding a layer of
authorization when it notices unusual activity on an account, such as
simultaneous log-ins from opposite sides of the planet. The changes,
which are currently being rolled out, come as Facebook faces increasing
criticism over the way it handles user privacy.