Facebook Stored Millions of Passwords in Plain Text
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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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Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Trump Administration Fire the US Pandemic Response Team?
As a new coronavirus spread in 2020, so did concerns about the United States' preparedness for a potential pandemic.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.
Is Hobby Lobby Refusing To Close Stores Because of a Message from God?
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during the COVID-19 pandemic because, in part, CEO David Green's wife had received reassurances from God.