Security News

Facebook defends practice of giving deep data access to device makers
2018-06-05 10:40

They're not "outsiders," Facebook says. They're part of Facebook, helping to make Facebook play nicely with their devices.

Facebook Defends Against Device-Integrated APIs Policy, But Concerns Remain
2018-06-04 17:17

Facebook is again in hot water after an article alleged it struck deals with device-makers to access users' data.

Facebook Accused of Giving Over 60 Device-Makers Deep Access to User Data
2018-06-04 15:33

After being embroiled into controversies over its data sharing practices, it turns out that Facebook had granted inappropriate access to its users' data to more than 60 device makers, including...

Facebook faces furious shareholders at annual meeting
2018-06-04 10:42

They accused execs of human rights violations, compared Zuckerberg to Vladimir Putin, and challenged his "corporate dictatorship."

Browser Side-Channel Flaw De-Anonymizes Facebook Data
2018-06-01 20:47

An attacker can pick up the profile picture, username and the "likes" of unsuspecting visitors who find themselves landing on a malicious website.

Chrome, Firefox iframe exploit can steal Facebook profile info and other personal data
2018-06-01 18:16

A side-channel attack on CSS could expose your personal data to malicious websites, unless you update your browser immediately.

Facebook to be blocked in Papua New Guinea for one month
2018-05-30 10:53

The plan: figure out how it affects people; ID users behind fake accounts, fake news & porn posts; and maybe cook up its own social network.

Facebook battles tiny startup over privacy accusations
2018-05-30 10:18

Is there no end to Facebook’s petty humiliations? It is now the turn of an obscure startup called Six4Three to cause the company trouble.

Facebook now supports 2FA via authenticator apps
2018-05-29 14:53

Facebook has good news for users who wish to secure their accounts with two-factor authentication but aren’t comfortable sharing their phone number with the social network: there’s now an option...

Facebook 2FA no longer needs a phone number: here’s how to set it up
2018-05-25 13:57

One more excuse for not using 2FA bites the dust.