Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords in Plain Text
21 March 2019 The social media company confirmed this after a security researcher posted about the issue online.
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Glass Houses: London’s Tate Modern Wins Privacy Fight
12 February 2019 Owners of glass-walled apartments sought to force the neighboring gallery to block off part of a terrace that offers visitors views over London — and into their homes.
Did the Department of Justice Request Detailed Information About All Visitors to an Anti-Trump Website?
15 August 2017 A web hosting company says they are being compelled to turn over all information about an anti-Trump site that helped organize Inauguration Day protests.
Is Snapchat Building a Facial Recognition Database for the Feds?
26 July 2017 Online conspiracy theorists claim Snapchat's image filter feature called "Lenses" is covertly amassing a database of users' faces to share with law enforcement agencies.
Does FamilyTreeNow Display Sensitive Personal Information?
10 January 2017 Web sites like TruePeopleSearch and FamilyTreeNow cause alarm by displaying address and family information, but they aren't targeting specific groups.
WhatsApp Will Share Personal User Information with Facebook and Make It Public?
15 September 2016 Facebook purchased the texting app in 2014, but WhatsApp says personal user information won't be shared on that platform, and users can opt out of other data sharing.
Police Warn Using ‘Facebook Reactions’ Is Dangerous
17 May 2016 Belgian police issued commentary about "Facebook reactions," but their remarks fell short of a warning and didn't involve danger to users.
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Is This a Photograph of a 12-Week Fetus?
10 November 2013 An image many have viewed as a photograph of first trimester fetus is actually a picture of a hand-painted resin doll crafted by an artist.
Did Republicans Actually Say These Things About Rape?
27 February 2014 A list purportedly offers controversial and embarrassing statements about rape made by Republican politicians.
Is This 450-Pound Dog Real?
1 April 2019 And who is walking whom in this relationship?
Are Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists Made by Deep-Frying Rotini Pasta?
20 May 2019 The online world seems a bit confused about the existence of various types of dough.
Does an Ohio Anti-Abortion Bill Ban Birth Control?
20 May 2019 HB 182 would limit access to, but not criminalize use of, certain types of birth control.