Security is becoming one of the major function on which companies are putting up a lot of money and effort. Due to the recent security breach at Sony, some companies have taken extra steps in order to secure their databases and information provided through them. Facebook is also taking some serious steps in order to secure the way in which a user Logs in to his/her account of Facebook.

Now a new two-factor authentication system is being used by facebook in which the user receives a SMS on the cell phone whenever an account is logged in from an unauthorized or a new computer. In this way Facebook users can know if somebody has tried logging in to their account exactly at the time when it’s happening.

Facebook officials say:

As more individuals and businesses turn to Facebook to share and connect with others, people are looking to take more control over protecting their account from unauthorized access. Login approvals is a Two Factor Authentication system that requires you to enter a code we send to your mobile phone via text message whenever you log into Facebook from a new or unrecognized computer. Once you have entered this security code, you’ll have the option to save the device to your account so that you don’t see this challenge on future logins.

This feature is available under the Account Settings tab on your Facebook account. Also make sure that you have your cell phone with you when you use this feature so that you can get the code and verify your system.