Security News

Facebook Steps Up Security Amid Fresh Signs of Russia Meddling
2019-10-21 19:29

Facebook said Monday it was tightening its security for the 2020 US elections, amid signs of fresh activity from Russia attacking Democratic presidential candidates, including Joe Biden. read more

Facebook Expands, Enhances Bug Bounty Programs
2019-10-16 13:48

Facebook this week announced an expansion to its bug bounty program for third-party apps, as well as a series of bonuses for bugs in native products. The social platform has been running a bug...

Facebook Now Pays Hackers for Reporting Security Bugs in 3rd-Party Apps
2019-10-16 10:48

Following a series of security mishaps and data abuse through its social media platform, Facebook today expanding its bug bounty program in a very unique way to beef up the security of third-party...

How to disable Facebook location tracking
2019-10-15 15:06

If your privacy is more important than Facebook knowing exactly where you are at all times, you might want to disable location tracking.

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency loses all but one payment company
2019-10-15 12:00

Gone: Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, eBay, Stripe, Mercado Pago. Of six payments firms first involved in Libra, just one, PayU, remains.

Facebook flags thousands of kids as interested in gambling, booze
2019-10-11 11:12

According to a new report, its algorithmic labelling may expose minors to age-inappropriate, targeted advertising.

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency dealt blow by PayPal’s departure
2019-10-08 09:37

PayPal abruptly announced that it was leaving the Libra Association.

Facebook urged by governments to halt end-to-end encryption plans
2019-10-07 11:31

The US, UK and Australian governments last week officially urged Facebook to halt its plans for end-to-end encryption.

Here we go again: US govt tells Facebook to kill end-to-end encryption for the sake of the children
2019-10-04 19:15

Uncle Sam calls on tech giants to open up platforms for government snooping The US government is renewing its efforts to talk tech firms out of using end-to-end encryption methods that would keep...

Facebook Pressured Over Encrypted Messaging Plans
2019-10-04 13:33

US, UK and Australia Push for Law Enforcement AccessFacebook is falling under renewed pressure for its plans to make its messaging platforms fully encrypted. The U.S., U.K. and Australia are...