Facebook asks for your phone number for your security

With the recent leaking of passwords at LinkedIn and eHarmony, Facebook has made another attempt at getting users to secure their accounts further. Users launching Facebook over the next few days will see a message from the social network that says, "Stay in control of your account by following these simple security tips". The message also contains a link, which leads users to the Facebook Security page, where users are shown how to spot a scam, how to make a password that is difficult to crack and finally, you can now add your phone number. If you confirm your phone number with Facebook, the social network will text you a new password should you ever forget yours.

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