Tag: Facebook

Giant snake swallows zookeeper! Facebook scam spreads via offer of gruesome video

January 21, 2014

A video purportedly showing a gigantic snake swallowing a zookeeper is the latest viral scam on Facebook – tricking thousands of users into sharing a video which instead takes the viewer outside Facebook to a scam site. The link, described as “heart-breaking footage”, according to veteran security-industry expert Graham Cluley’s report, instantly takes users outside … More Giant snake swallows zookeeper! Facebook scam spreads via offer of gruesome video

Facebook security breach exposed personal data for six million users

June 24, 2013

Facebook has admitted to a security breach which exposed details such as emails and phone numbers for six million site users. The “bug” was found by a researcher working for the social network’s White Hat program, where security researchers are paid “bug bounties” of $500 and up for finding bugs. “We recently received a report … More Facebook security breach exposed personal data for six million users

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

March 19, 2013

Can we trust our friends not to make questionable decisions on social media? Apparently not, because our friends might actually be scammers in disguise, or just not well-informed. In this article we freshen up three top tips for staying safe on social networks. But just in case you’re in any doubt about how important it … More Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

September 26, 2012

Now that Facebook’s timeline feature is in the final stages of being rolled out to all users (including, finally, to my account), it is important that everyone understands how to use the feature and, most importantly, how to secure your identity and privacy in its new context. Timeline is quite a simple feature, introduced by … More Facebook timeline security & privacy: steps to keep your account & identity safe

Photo tagged on Facebook = getting tagged at physical stores now too?

August 20, 2012

A new tech startup that produces facial recognition camera systems tied to Facebook tagged photos, plans to offer the technology to more traditional physical stores so they could offer you appropriate deals as you enter their business. That’s great for stores who want to have more targeted information about you, based on a bit of … More Photo tagged on Facebook = getting tagged at physical stores now too?