Security News

7 Chrome Extensions Spreading Through Facebook Caught Stealing Passwords
2018-05-11 10:33

Luring users on social media to visit lookalike version of popular websites that pop-up a legitimate-looking Chrome extension installation window is one of the most common modus operandi of...

New Facebook-Spread Malware Triggers Credential Theft, Cryptomining
2018-05-10 18:00

A new malware campaign being rapidly spread on Facebook is infecting users' systems to perform credential theft, cryptomining, and click fraud.

As Cambridge Analytica closes shop, Facebook adds privacy tools
2018-05-09 14:54

TechRepublic's Dan Patterson appeared on CBSN to discuss whether Facebook's new Clear History feature can help regain users' confidence.

Facebook's Growing Privacy Concern
2018-05-07 14:06

Facebook's Web Traffic Monitoring is Second Only to Google read more

Facebook adds new privacy tools as Cambridge Analytica shuts down
2018-05-07 10:39

TechRepublic's Dan Patterson explains how Facebook's new privacy features work, and why the tools might not actually protect users.

Facebook’s getting a clear history button
2018-05-03 16:06

"This is an example of the kind of control we think you should have."

Facebook fires engineer accused of stalking women
2018-05-03 11:45

The accused is alleged to have abused their privileged access to your data.

Facebook Introduces ‘Clear History’ Option Amid Data Scandal
2018-05-02 16:07

Facebook hopes to improve data privacy with a new feature letting users flush their history so that it is cleared from their account.

Facebook announces “Clear History” privacy tool
2018-05-02 15:51

Facebook has announced new products and redesigns of old ones during its annual F8 developer conference, as well as changes meant to reassure users that the company is doing something about user...

Along with Dating, Here’s a List of New Features Coming to Facebook
2018-05-02 08:03

Facebook announced a whole lot of new features at its 2018 Facebook F8 developers conference, along with the keynote by its CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressing concerns from app developers after...