How your Instagram account could have been hijacked
A researcher found that it was possible to subvert the platform’s password recovery mechanism and take control of user accounts
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Instagram tests new ways to recover hacked accounts
Locked out and out of luck? The photo-sharing platform is trialing new methods to reunite you with your lost account
540 million records on Facebook users exposed by third‑party apps
The databases, sitting unprotected on cloud servers, contained reams of information amassed by two apps integrated with the social network
Facebook exposed millions of user passwords to employees
The social network says that the passwords were never exposed externally and that it found no abuse of the glitch
Facebook suffer most severe outage ever
Facebook owned Instagram and WhatsApp also affected by unexplained interruption
Instagram expands 2FA and account verification
The move is part of a three-pronged plan that is intended to bolster user trust and safety on the photo-sharing platform
How (over)sharing on social media can trip you up
Profuse recounting of details from your life via social media may come at a price
Workplace social media security: 5 questions answered
Workplace social media security is undoubtedly important for many businesses. In this feature, we answer five key questions relating to it.
Online safety tips for social media and IM fans
Since October is European Cyber Security Month, it is a good time to recap on social media and IM security. These online safety tips will do you well.
Get rid of these undesirable ‘friends’ on this popular social network
In celebration of the International Day of Friendship, we want to help you spot undesirable 'friends' on Facebook.
How to secure your social media accounts
Social media platforms are increasingly being targeted, as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg found out earlier this month. Here, we look at how to keep your accounts secure.
Please stop spreading the Facebook privacy notice hoax
A widespread hoax is being circulated between Facebook users, in the mistaken belief that posting the message will will give them more control over their privacy.
Dissecting Linux/Moose: a Linux Router‑based Worm Hungry for Social Networks
A malware family that primarily targets Linux-based consumer routers but that can infect other Linux-based embedded systems in its path: Dissecting Linux/Moose.
Easter Social Media Safety: video guides
Despite the holiday season though, you can't guarantee that hackers and cybercriminals won't be on the hunt for weak and vulnerable social media slip ups, so what better time to give a refresher on social media safety than now?
Facebook announces peer‑to‑peer payments between friends
Facebook has announced a new feature of its Messenger product, which allows friends to send payments directly to each other, reports Tech Crunch.
Facebook rewards ‘white hat’ hackers with $1.3m bounty
Facebook has announced that it paid out $1.3 million last year to 'white hat' hackers, as part of a bounty initiative that rewards developers for spotting flaws in the social network.
Facebook exploit allowed attackers to remotely delete photos
A Facebook hack that allowed attackers to remotely delete any photo they wanted to from the social network has been patched by the company.
Facebook launches ThreatExchange for companies to share security threats
Facebook has officially launched ThreatExchange - a collaborative social network where companies can share information on cybersecurity threats, in an effort to neuter potential damage.
Facebook turns 11 – what you need to know, and what do your likes say about you?
Facebook updated its privacy settings at the end of January. As Facebook turns 11 today, here’s what you need to know about the new settings and how they could affect you.
Facebook porn scam infects 110k users in 48 hours
A new porn scam is spreading startlingly quickly through Facebook - one that has managed to spread malware to over 110,000 users in 48 hours, reports The Guardian.