Facebook simplifies Android SMS verificationDecember 21, 2016 - 14:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Facebook has rolled out a new system aimed to make logins easier for its users and, by extension, its ad partners, Engadget said. The latest developer Account Kit SDK now includes instant verification, a two factor system that lets you skip the usual drill of receiving an SMS and then entering a code. When you attempt a Facebook login for a third-party site and enter your phone number, "we attempt a match with the verified phone number listed on the person's Facebook profile," the company said in its developer blog. The system only works if you're logged into the Android Facebook app on the same device. If so, it can verify without sending a one-time password via SMS, and if not, you'll receive a text on your smartphone and will need to enter it on the other device. "This feature is used only to improve the verification process in a secure way and no additional Facebook information is shared with the app," the social network adds. Instant verification produces a 97 percent conversion rate, making it highly likely that users will successfully log in to partner sites. Facebook ads that it's particularly useful "in areas of the world where SMS delivery is not reliable." Citing partner Familonet, it says the instant verification method boosted conversion rates by five percent. That's a nice convenience for Facebook's users and partners, but is it secure? Instant verification still relies on SMS, which isn't exactly a panacea, as the US government recently said. The alternative is custom apps that generate much more secure codes like Google's Authenticator, or even hardware dongles that work in a similar way. For now, it's still the best bet for keeping you secure, along with a non-terrible password, Engadget said. Photo: Reuters Related links: Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |