Security News

How could the Facebook data slurping scandal get worse? Glad you asked
2018-05-15 00:11

Three million "intimate" user profiles offered to researchers Yet another rogue Facebook app that gathered and sold "intimate" details on millions of users has come to light.…

Careless researchers expose millions of Facebook users’ sensitive data
2018-05-14 21:29

If you needed another reason to stop sharing intimate information with apps on Facebook or Facebook itself, consider this newest revelation: academics at the University of Cambridge have been...

Facebook Suspends 200 Apps Over Data Misuse
2018-05-14 14:39

Facebook said Monday it has suspended "around 200" apps on its platform as part of an investigation into misuse of private user data. read more

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.