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Facebook welcomes private browsers with dedicated Tor link

Facebook welcomes private browsers with dedicated Tor link

Facebook welcomes private browsers with dedicated Tor link

Facebook has opened its doors to privacy concerned users, but opening up a dedicated Tor link, guaranteeing that people who visit the social networking site through anonymous browsers aren't mistaken for botnets, Gizmodo reports.

Alan Martin31 Oct 2014


Facebook scans 'paste sites' for leaked usernames and passwords

Facebook scans 'paste sites' for leaked usernames and passwords

Facebook scans 'paste sites' for leaked usernames and passwords

Facebook has a system in place to scan public 'paste' sites for email address and password combinations to stay one step ahead of possible leaks, according to The Register.

Alan Martin20 Oct 2014


Facebook 'Safety Check' allows travelers to alert family

Facebook 'Safety Check' allows travelers to alert family

Facebook 'Safety Check' allows travelers to alert family

Facebook is introducing a new feature targeted at users it believes are in or near a disaster zone to let their loved ones know they are okay, according to The Independent.

Alan Martin16 Oct 2014


Facebook privacy - is Messenger watching you?

Facebook privacy - is Messenger watching you?

Facebook privacy - is Messenger watching you?

Facebook's new Messenger app has spared privacy concerns after a list of Permisssions appears to show the app could be taking video of users in secret, according to the Washington Post.

Rob Waugh11 Aug 2014


Facebook settings - five steps for better privacy and security

Facebook settings - five steps for better privacy and security

Facebook settings - five steps for better privacy and security

Facebook has faced repeated controversy over privacy, with features such as Graph Search revealing information which users might have forgotten they ever “shared”. But there are steps users can take to manage the way Facebook uses their information.

Rob Waugh08 Jul 2014


Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

Don't let social media undermine the promise of graduation

Graduation is a great time to review your social media profile. Don't let a wild and crazy social network presence undermine the promise of graduation, your chances for a scholarship, job, internship or other career choices.

Lysa Myers14 Jun 2014


How to spot fake Twitter accounts

How to spot fake Twitter accounts

How to spot fake Twitter accounts

Fake Twitter accounts may seem harmless, but a lot of them are filled with spam which may contain dangerous links. These simple steps from We Live Security will help you tell the difference between the real and phoney.

Editor13 Jun 2014


Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Do consumers pass the buck on online safety? New survey reveals mixed messages

Who is responsible for privacy and online safety on social networks? ESET asked Harris Interactive to poll American adults and found some interesting responses, positive advances in cyber-citizenship, but also some apparent disconnects.

Stephen Cobb13 Nov 2013


Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

Social media makes scams and hoaxes harder to spot

If your friend said it on Social media it must be true? Not if your friend's acount has been hacked. We review tips for staying safe on social media.

Stephen Cobb18 Mar 2013