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Facebook Security Bug Exposed Personal Account Information, Six Million Accounts Affected

Facebook Security Bug Exposed Personal Account Information, Six Million Accounts Affected | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
A Facebook security bug exposed users’ personal contact information (email or phone number) to other users who were connected to them; the bug has affected six million accounts...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Facebook spokesperson tells me the bug ===> has been live since last year, and was discovered last week. <===

 


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Gust MEES's curator insight, June 21, 2013 5:39 PM

 

A Facebook spokesperson tells me the bug ===> has been live since last year, and was discovered last week. <===


Facebook says the security team fixed the bug less than 24 hours after it was brought to their attention.


Gust MEES's curator insight, June 21, 2013 5:43 PM

 

A Facebook spokesperson tells me the bug ===> has been live since last year, and was discovered last week. <===

 

Facebook says the security team fixed the bug less than 24 hours after it was brought to their attention.

 

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[Infographic] Top Scams on Facebook

[Infographic] Top Scams on Facebook | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

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Gust MEES's curator insight, March 2, 2013 3:45 PM

Check also for more Security Infographics here:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Infographic

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, March 2, 2013 3:46 PM

Check also for more Security Infographics here:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet?tag=Infographic

 

Randi Thompson's curator insight, March 3, 2013 4:55 PM

Top Facebook scams to be aware of

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Facebook shows its support for joint EU-US online safety declaration

Facebook shows its support for joint EU-US online safety declaration | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Sheryl Sandberg confirms Facebook's commitment to keeping people safe online with support for the joint declaration today between the European Commission and US Department of Homeland Security.

 

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Check out ALSO 

 

My curation about "World efforts for a more secure Internet":

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Worldwide+efforts+4+more+secure+Internet

 

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http://www.zdnet.com/facebook-shows-its-support-for-joint-eu-us-online-safety-declaration-7000007664/

 


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Facebook investigates data leak from 1 million accounts

Facebook investigates data leak from 1 million accounts | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Facebook will be launching an internal investigation following the revelation by Czech blogger Bogomil Shopov that data belonging to over one million Facebook users was offered for sale for $5.

 

Read more, a MUST:

http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13870

 


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Facebook unveils new mobile security measures

Facebook unveils new mobile security measures | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Facebook has introduced three security updates for protecting its mobile users: a code generator, the ability to report unwanted content on your phone, and improved mobile recovery flows.

The code generator should make it easier to confirm logins made on new devices, as users will be able to receive Login Approval codes through their Facebook Application and via SMS, so it will work regardless of whether the users have cellular or Internet access.

 

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http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13065

 


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Syrian Electronic Army hacks Telegraph's Facebook and Twitter accounts

Syrian Electronic Army hacks Telegraph's Facebook and Twitter accounts | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The Telegraph is hacked on Facebook and Twitter by the Syrian Electronic Army.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, May 20, 2013 4:34 PM

 

And another one bites the dust :(((

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Cyberattacks

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, May 20, 2013 4:38 PM

 

And another one bites the dust :(((

 

Learn more:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/securite-pc-et-internet/?tag=Cyberattacks

 

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Facebook Says Employee Laptops Compromised in 'Sophisticated' Attack

Facebook Says Employee Laptops Compromised in 'Sophisticated' Attack | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Facebook security officials said the company was compromised through the use of a java zero day exploit that bypassed the sandbox.

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Gust MEES's curator insight, February 15, 2013 6:03 PM

Nobody is PERFECT!!!

 

Gust MEES's curator insight, February 15, 2013 6:05 PM

Nobody is PERFECT!!!


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Nobody is PERFECT!!!


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Facebook shuts down Albania Pirate Group, after stolen passwords shared

Facebook shuts down Albania Pirate Group, after stolen passwords shared | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
The Albania Pirate Group has had its Facebook page shut down by the social network, after stolen passwords were exchanged between 600+ members.

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Facebook partners with Panda Security

Facebook partners with Panda Security | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Panda Security signed a collaboration agreement with Facebook to protect users. Facebook users will be able to download a free 6-month version of Panda Internet Security 2013 from the AV Marketplace. Additionally, both companies will share their databases of malicious URLs to protect users while surfing the Web.

 

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http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13787

 


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