Facebook offers special protections for election-related accounts

Facebook wants to protect elected officials from the dangers of Facebook. 

On Monday, the social media giant announce a new service designed to further secure Facebook accounts affiliated with election campaigns. Dubbed Facebook Protect, the program hopes to help current or would-be elected officials — along with any of their staff — follow best cybersecurity practices and avoid getting hacked. 

The program, of course, is voluntary. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a long list of people who Facebook suggests should hop on this security train. 

Specifically, Facebook says the service is open to "candidates, elected officials, federal and state departments and agencies, and party committees, as well as their staff." Read more...