Last week we posted about some new privacy measures put in place at Facebook. Today, we read of a brief security lapse on the popular social networking site.
A security lapse made it possible for unwelcome strangers to peruse personal photos posted on Facebook Inc.’s popular online hangout, circumventing a recent upgrade to the Web site’s privacy controls.
The Associated Press verified the loophole Monday after receiving a tip from a Byron Ng, a Vancouver, Canada computer technician. Ng began looking for security weaknesses last week after Facebook unveiled more ways for 67 million members to restrict access to their personal profiles.
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After being alerted Monday afternoon, Facebook spokeswoman Brandee Barker said the Palo Alto-based company fixed the bug within an hour.
Remember, if you don’t want something to be found — even with good security in place, consider not placing the content on the web in the first place.
Caveat emptor!!!
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