After a researcher found a bug that would allow hackers to change users’ Facebook passwords and gain access to their profiles, ZDNet reported Tuesday that the company has patched up this issue.
Facebook Fixes Password Bug
ZDNet
Mediabistro Event
We're kicking off our upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp with a special keynote presentation by Ella Chick (left), the digital producer at Anderson Cooper 360°. She'll discuss how the network uses social media for breaking news and leverages social media to draw attention to organizations and causes. Learn more about our program and register here.
Build a Social Business with the Digital Producer at Anderson Cooper 360°
We're kicking off our upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp with a special keynote presentation by Ella Chick (left), the digital producer at Anderson Cooper 360°. She'll discuss how the network uses social media for breaking news and leverages social media to draw attention to organizations and causes. Learn more about our program and register here. Microsoft And Facebook Director Peter Thiel Unload Stock
It was rumored that Facebook Director Peter Thiel was going to sell some of his stock in the social network when it was possible. The rumor is now fact. CNBC reported Monday that Thiel offloaded nearly all of his shares — about 22 million of them (2 million of which were distributed to his limited partners). Microsoft also sold 20 percent of its Facebook stock, which dipped below $19 per share Monday before rallying to $20.01 at closing time. The fallen stock price has an effect on the social network’s pending Instagram acquisition, as well.
Be Careful What You Like: Facebook Pages Can Push Content Through Your News Feed
You could be posting to your news feed even when you’re not purposefully posting to your news feed. If you happened to have liked any kind of political page in your Facebook life, the page could be posting on your behalf, making for awkward moments, according to ZDNet. Facebook doesn’t see this as a problem — it’s a feature.
With Facebook Exchange, Company Changes Stance On Cookies
With Facebook Exchange, users will see more targeted ads based on what they’ve recently posted or searched for as the company tries to boost revenue. While you’re probably growing used to that, it represents a change in Facebook’s stance toward cookies.
German Court Rules Against Facebook In Privacy Case
A German court ruled in favor of of a consumer watchdog group and against Facebook, saying the social network’s friend finder violates European privacy laws.
