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Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Facebook to shut Beacon, create security foundation

Independent foundation will promote data security and privacy.
Dan Kaplan Sep 23 2009 11:43AM Security
Facebook hacking site discovered

Facebook hacking site discovered

Site charges US$100 per hacked account - but is it a scam?
Phil Muncaster Sep 21 2009 11:30AM Security
Twitter updates terms of service

Twitter updates terms of service

Pre-empts Facebook-style backlash.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2009 11:58AM Security
Facebook FanCheck app writer disputes claims that it is malicious

Facebook FanCheck app writer disputes claims that it is malicious

SEO poisoning "nothing to do with us".
Dan Raywood Sep 11 2009 10:47AM Security
Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.
Dan Raywood Sep 10 2009 9:29AM Security
Woman loses US$4,000 in Facebook scam

Woman loses US$4,000 in Facebook scam

Hacked page leads to major loss.
Iain Thomson Sep 7 2009 7:21AM Oddware
Facebook friend-seller makes $4k in four hours

Facebook friend-seller makes $4k in four hours

Everything is done manually.
Munir Kotadia Sep 3 2009 5:43PM Oddware
Facebook adds to privacy policy

Facebook adds to privacy policy

Company will overhaul privacy agreement, third party access.
Shaun Nichols Aug 28 2009 3:13PM Security
We don't need no education?

We don't need no education?

Advances in information technology have not been matched by advances in user education, as Lisa Myers explains.
Lisa Myers Aug 27 2009 4:24PM Security
Researcher details Facebook CSRF flaw

Researcher details Facebook CSRF flaw

A security researcher has described a flaw that hackers could exploit to siphon Facebook users' personal information, without their knowledge, through the use of a rogue application.
Dan Kaplan Aug 25 2009 1:00PM Security
Facebook struggles to cope with rogue apps

Facebook struggles to cope with rogue apps

Spamming applications in double digits.
Phil Muncaster Aug 24 2009 7:06AM Software
Opinion: Protect your cyber self

Opinion: Protect your cyber self

Former MySpace executive David Batch shows how to stay safe with social media.
Staff Writers Aug 22 2009 11:11AM Security
Phishing apps found on Facebook

Phishing apps found on Facebook

A new round of rogue Facebook applications is sending notifications that lead users to phishing sites, according to researchers at Trend Micro.
Chuck Miller Aug 21 2009 11:37AM Security
Your guide to social media etiquette v0.1

Your guide to social media etiquette v0.1

Golden rules to enhance your online reputation and influence.
Nate Cochrane Aug 21 2009 12:03AM Training & Development
Social networks increasingly blocked

Social networks increasingly blocked

Companies are increasingly blocking access to social networking sites, according to a new survey.
Chuck Miller Aug 20 2009 10:52AM Security
Facebook hit with privacy suit

Facebook hit with privacy suit

Users accuse company of misusing posted information.
Shaun Nichols Aug 19 2009 2:25PM Software
Australians love Twitter: 6,122 percent increase

Australians love Twitter: 6,122 percent increase

Facebook almost doubles audience in same period.
Munir Kotadia Aug 19 2009 10:05AM Software
Dell hires those who tweet for their supper

Dell hires those who tweet for their supper

Only those with social media chops need apply.
Nate Cochrane Aug 18 2009 5:23PM Strategy
Rogue Facebook app harvests user credentials

Rogue Facebook app harvests user credentials

Facebook users who allow third-party applications onto their desktop have been warned that a rogue Facebook app is luring users to a site set up to harvest their credentials.
Phil Muncaster Aug 18 2009 10:22AM Security
Russian hackers took down Twitter

Russian hackers took down Twitter

Attack may have been attempt to silence pro-Georgian blogger.
Phil Muncaster Aug 10 2009 8:15AM Security

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