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Campaigners slam Facebook Beacon

Campaigners slam Facebook Beacon

Online campaign group MoveOn.org has started a protest against a new advertising model being used by Facebook..
Iain Thomson Nov 23 2007 7:23AM Software
Campaigners take aim at Facebook's privacy concerns

Campaigners take aim at Facebook's privacy concerns

Online campaign group Moveon.org has started to organise a protest against Facebook's new advertising plans.
Iain Thomson Nov 22 2007 10:24AM Security
Facebook and email take up seven hours a week

Facebook and email take up seven hours a week

Almost 90 per cent of US Internet users spend a minimum of seven hours a week managing their email, social networking accounts and other communications, new research claims.
Robert Jaques Nov 15 2007 6:50AM Networking
Facebook edges into Lycos top 50

Facebook edges into Lycos top 50

Web portal Lycos has highlighted the stellar growth of Facebook with the news that the social networking site has made its first appearance in the Lycos 50 top searches..
Clement James Nov 9 2007 7:52AM Software
Facebook profiles used in job interviews

Facebook profiles used in job interviews

Offices around the UK are banning staff from using social networking sites like Facebook, but an increasing number of companies are beginning to use the websites as recruitment resources.
Clement James Nov 5 2007 11:43AM Training & Development
Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

Facebook subpoenaed over child grooming

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is taking action against Facebook for allegedly failing to stop sexual predators using the site.
Iain Thomson Sep 26 2007 7:16AM Software
Ads on Facebook serving up adware

Ads on Facebook serving up adware

An apparent adware distributor is placing ads that download adware and spyware on to the unpatched Windows computers of those visiting the popular Facebook website.
Jim Carr Sep 19 2007 1:35AM Security
Facebook lets source code slip

Facebook lets source code slip

Misconfigured web server leaves site red-faced.
Staff Writers Aug 16 2007 2:46PM Security
Study: Facebook users divulge too much sensitive data

Study: Facebook users divulge too much sensitive data

More than a third (41 percent) of Facebook users reveal sensitive personal data to a stranger heightening the chances of becoming a victim of identity theft, new research shows.
Fiona Raisbeck Aug 15 2007 9:38AM Security
Facebook adds ad hoc ad-block

Facebook adds ad hoc ad-block

Social networking site Facebook has introduced a feature that gives advertisers the option not to appear on specified pages.
Staff Writers Aug 13 2007 10:53AM Software
Facebook worth US$6bn claims analyst

Facebook worth US$6bn claims analyst

The Facebook social networking site could be worth as much as US$6bn, according to Bear Stearns analyst Robert Peck. Peck made his claims in a note to clients, based on the company's current revenue and predicted future earnings.
Matt Chapman Aug 6 2007 6:58AM Networking
Vodafone pulls Facebook ads after BNP placement

Vodafone pulls Facebook ads after BNP placement

Vodafone has pulled its advertising from the Facebook social networking site after its ads appeared on the profile homepage for the British National Party.
Matt Chapman Aug 3 2007 1:28PM Telco/ISP
Facebook finds 65 new friends

Facebook finds 65 new friends

Partners sign up to produce third-party apps.
Matt Chapman May 28 2007 11:41AM Software
Facebook opens up to third parties

Facebook opens up to third parties

Social networking site Facebook is planning to let other developers create services for its website.
Matt Chapman May 25 2007 11:01AM Software
Yahoo eyes up Facebook buyout

Yahoo eyes up Facebook buyout

US$1 billion could tempt owners holding out for US$2 billion.
Matt Chapman Sep 25 2006 9:57AM Software
YouTube muscles in on Facebook

YouTube muscles in on Facebook

Video sharing site goes after college students.
Will Head Sep 1 2006 10:17AM Software

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