We're not Meta support: State AGs tell Zuck to fix rampant account takeover problem
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Feed Name: The Register (Security)
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A coalition of 41 US state attorneys general has warned Meta of a dramatic rise in Facebook and Instagram account takeovers and lockouts since 2022, citing large percentage increases in complaints across multiple states. The AGs point to potential causes including Meta's mass layoffs and phone-number recycling that enable unauthorized password resets, and are urging Meta to increase staffing and deploy stronger multi-step authentication and account-takeover mitigation measures.
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