May 2010
Facebook ’sexiest video’ malware spreading virally, warn experts
(via)If you get a posting on your Facebook wall telling you “this is without doubt the sexiest video ever! :P :P :P ” which seems to be accompanied by a video titled “Candid Camera Prank [HQ]” then don’t click on the video: it’s a lead-in to malware.
Facebook Rolls Out New Login Security Features
(via)Facebook is now one of the most popular targets for phishers, hackers and scammers.
April 2010
Hacker sells Facebook passwords
(via)A computer hacker in Russia has advertised for sale what appear to be passwords and login details from the social networking site Facebook.
Facebook privacy hole ‘lets you see where strangers plan to go’
(via)Facebook’s new system for connecting together the web seems to have a serious privacy hole, a web developer has discovered.
Researcher Uncovers (Another) Major Facebook Security Exploit
(via)For all the credit Facebook has received for its privacy controls and user safety, the site still falls prey to an unsettling number of security issues and potential data breaches.
January 2010
5 Facebook Scams You Should Protect Yourself From
(via)As Facebook has grown in popularity, it has also become a primary target for hackers and spammers. An increasing number of Facebook users are having their accounts compromised.
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