Airbnb recently updated its security measures after some hosts’ homes were robbed by hackers posing as Airbnb users. Besides multi-factor authentication, Airbnb also added new forms of account alerts that the company claims will help users be more aware of what is happening with their account.
Airbnb offers hosts a USD 1 million insurance policy, and a spokesperson said hosts whose homes are burgled via account takeovers are reimbursed by the company.
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