Facebook boosts security with remote log-out feature

Facebook has announced a security feature that will allow users to remotely log out of active sessions on any device, reducing the chances of having their accounts hacked and used to send spam or malware.

Users will be able to see information on all active sessions, including log-in time, browser, operating system and approximate location based on IP address.

The device name will also be seen if users have previously named it through Facebook's log-in notifications feature.

The security add-on is in the process of being rolled out, and users will find it under the Account Security section of the Account Settings page.

Facebook claimed that the feature will reduce the chance of users having their account hacked when forgetting to log out of a session.

"In the unlikely case that someone accesses your account without your permission, you can shut down the unauthorised log-in before resetting your password and taking other steps to secure your account and computer," the firm said in a blog post.

"You should have the best tools possible to control your account and information, and we're working hard to improve our tools and your security."

The social networking site urged users to regularly check the Facebook Security Page to receive tips and information on security updates.

The new security feature seems to have gone down well with Facebook users, with many expressed their delight at the move in the comments section of the blog post.