19-12-2017 17:49 via theverge.com

Facebook is introducing new tools to help curb harassment

Today, Facebook announced it is introducing new tools aimed at preventing harassment on Facebook and Messenger. The tools have been created based on feedback both from users and organizations for groups that experience higher levels of harassment online, like women and journalists.
Firstly, Facebook is increasing security features that prevent people from creating fake accounts, including now looking at various signals like IP addresses. This should help prevent unwanted contact from people an i
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