Facebook facial recognition under scrutiny
By Johan Keyter 9 June 2011Facebook's new auto tagging feature comes under fire from privacy watchdogs in the EU. FULL STORY >
Facebook apps leak personal information
By Johan Keyter 12 May 2011Security researchers at Symantec discovers a flaw allowing Facebook apps to leak user data to third party companies and advertisers. FULL STORY >
Sony sued left and right
By Johan Keyter 4 May 2011As Sony continues to bear the brunt of the recent hacking attacks against it, several PlayStation users have come out to file lawsuits against the company. FULL STORY >
Facebook testing real-time advertising
By Johan Keyter 28 March 2011Facebook is apparently in the process of testing new real-time advertising features, meaning what you say in a status update could impact what ads you see in future. FULL STORY >
Facebook acquires Snaptu
By Johan Keyter 22 March 2011In yet another buyout, Facebook acquires mobile app developers Snaptu. FULL STORY >
Kaspersky Lab provides IT threat forecast for 2011-2020
By Hanleigh Daniels 22 February 2011IT security provider Kaspersky Lab foretells of the changes in IT threats and security over the coming decade. FULL STORY >
Dating site steals Facebook profiles
By Johan Keyter 4 February 2011Pictures and other private information of 250 000 Facebook users hijacked. FULL STORY >
Mark Zuckerberg has Facebook page hacked
By Johan Keyter 27 January 2011Yesterday an apparent hacker gained access to Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook fan page, posting cryptic messages in the founder's name. FULL STORY >
Facebook trademarks the word face
By Johan Keyter 24 November 2010Facebook applies for and succeeds in procuring trademarks to the word "face". FULL STORY >
Reading your Facebook book
By Johan Keyter 19 November 2010Ninuku Archivist is a new service that will organise your Facebook posts into a chapter-by-chapter book of sorts. FULL STORY >
Facebook apps sold user data
By Johan Keyter 1 November 2010Facebook admits certain applications sold private user data to outside companies. FULL STORY >
Facebook applications stealing user info
By Johan Keyter 18 October 2010New reports surface that indicate that third party applications on Facebook are stealing private user information. FULL STORY >
Facebook rolls out remote log out
By Johan Keyter 3 September 2010Facebook announces a new security feature that will enable users to log out remotely and keep tabs on who is accessing their profiles. FULL STORY >
Facebook Places enables live location sharing
By Johan Keyter 19 August 2010Facebook yesterday announced a new application that will allow users to instantly share their current locations with their friends. FULL STORY >
UK Facebook panic button a success
By Johan Keyter 16 August 2010Online child protection application reports successful launch and integration with Facebook users. FULL STORY >
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