The scenario involves an unauthorized party enabling two-factor authentication on a Facebook account. This action effectively locks the legitimate owner out by requiring a verification code only the hacker can access, typically sent to a device or application under their control. This prevents the account owner from logging in, even with their original password.
This is a serious security breach as it grants the unauthorized individual complete control over the compromised Facebook profile. This control can be exploited for various malicious purposes, including disseminating misinformation, conducting phishing attacks against the account owner’s contacts, and accessing personal information stored within the account, which may lead to identity theft or financial fraud. Previously, such breaches often relied on simply changing the password; enabling two-factor authentication adds a significant layer of complexity and exclusion for the original owner.
