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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Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Is a ‘Mars Spectacular’ Coming Soon?
The planet Mars will not be making a once-in-our-lifetimes, remarkably close approach to Earth on August 27.
Does a Photograph Show Jerry Falwell, Jr. with His Pants Unzipped?
Falwell said the picture was intended to be a joke.
Poppy Troll Doll Pulled After Child-Grooming Complaints
Hasbro announced it was pulling a Troll doll from store shelves after social media users complained about the placement of a button on the doll's bottom.
Did Cocaine Users Cause McDonald’s to Replace Their Coffee Spoons?
Businesses are not well served when their products are associated with illegal activities.