Facebook Approaches Security Companies To Boost Security Over User Data
Facebook’s going through a lot. The company just came to know of a hack that exposed 29 million users, and the company did a bad release of its first hardware, that puts a camera and microphone in ones home. Facebook has been demanded to have steps taken, and it seems that the company has pretty much done exactly that.
The company is now in the plans to purchase a major cybersecurity company for protecting its user’s data. The company has also approached various companies to do so. While no candidates have been named, Facebook might be more interested in buying a software that could work with Facebook’s various services, and also offer multiple tools like signaling hacking attempts or securing individual accounts.
Enhanced Security
Facebook is keeping everything under cover this time. The company has also refused to comment on a date on when the company would come to an agreement, or when this software would be purchased and utilized in the social network. Such a move could prove crucial to the company as now Facebook not only needs to secure its website but also needs to win back the trust from its users or former users.
With a new security defense, Facebook could bolster its defenses, improve its features and also reduce the chance of making a server-side mistake or a simple coding mistake that could affect the way the company would work for millions of users.
Interest in Security
Facebook has faced two major problems this year. The company has faced the Cambridge Analytica Scandal, and now this hack that has exposed the personal data of 29 million users to third-party apps.
So even if this new security company or technology won’t be used to its full potential, it will show the world that the company is very serious about its security and that it places that first in all its activities.
For now, there are a few rumors going on which might be the companies that Facebook might have approached, but they are not based on any concrete facts and so one can’t be sure. But if Facebook goes for a service that is already well established, both the companies could benefit from it as the approached company could be a constant companion of Facebook in all activities.
The security company could also offer services based exclusively for the social network to users, thus raking in millions for both the companies.
