October 31, 2011 : Comments (3)
Google+ Updates Android App, Adds New Design And Other Features
Security
MyPageKeeper Protects Your Facebook From Scams, Malware And Spam
With the recent surge of malicious scams on Facebook, a new app has been released to help cut down on the scams that litter your Wall. MyPageKeeper, which was developed by graduate students from the University of California, Riverside, continuously scans your News Feed, Wall posts and links posted by friends for malicious content. When the app detects spam,... Read more »
INFOGRAPHIC: Which Social Networks Are Most Secure?
It's sometimes difficult to judge just how much information on your social network profile will be available to the public -- and you never know who is looking. With confusing and ever-changing privacy settings and malicious scams that spread with the accidental click of a button, ensuring your security is a major concern. This infographic by ZoneAlarm outlines... Read more » WARNING: ‘Zynga Promotions’ Is A Facebook Scam, No FarmVille And CityVille Rewards
The newest scam on Facebook promises users of FarmVille and CityVille rewards for posting a link. What's different about this scam is that the scammers invite users to share the link on multiple platforms so more than just Facebook users are affected. The scam starts with a post in your Facebook News Feed that links to a website called Zynga Promotions. According... Read more »
Man Uses Security App To Take Secret Pictures Of MacBook Thief, Posts To Tumblr, Twitter
Technology has many uses in this world, including secretly taking pictures of the guy that stole your MacBook. Joshua Kaufman was robbed of his MacBook, called the police but the police said they couldn't do anything about it. Kaufman took matters into his own hands. He started using his Hidden app to take pictures of the thief in possession of his laptop and posted... Read more » WARNING: ‘IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn Exclusive Rape Video’ Is a Facebook Scam [NSFW]
The newest scam spreading across Facebook involves former head of the International Monetary Fund, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was arrested in New York on sexual assault charges. We've seen scams in the past pick up on popular topics in the news such as Osama bin Laden's death, and this one is no exception. It's totally malicious. Like most scams, this one appears... Read more » WARNING: ‘NEW: Introducing Facebook Digits!’ Scam Spreads Across Facebook
Are you sick of Facebook scams yet? Yeah, me too. This recent scam is just as obnoxious as the rest but this time the scam tricks users into downloading content directly to their computer -- one of the worst things a user can do in terms of protecting themselves and their devices. The scam starts as a status update in your News Feed that reads "wow just got my new... Read more »
WARNING: ‘Facebook Now Has A Dislike Button’ Scam Spreading Through Facebook
For users who have been awaiting the arrival of a Facebook "Dislike" button, don't believe the wall posts you see claiming to be just that--it's a scam. This fast spreading scam appears as a Facebook status update in your News Feed that says "Facebook now has a dislike button! Click 'Enable Dislike Button' to turn on the new feature!" Next to the Like and Comment... Read more » Facebook Reveals Details Of Login Approvals Security Feature
Facebook rolled out a series of new security updates on Thursday that aim to protect you from malware and having your account hacked. Among those updates was the launch of a new feature called Login Approvals, and Facebook has revealed more details about how the feature works. Login Approvals is essentially a two-step login process when you access your Facebook... Read more » Facebook Adds Security Features, Teams Up With Web Of Trust
Facebook has launched new security features that will help to protect users from malware and to stop their accounts from being hijacked. First, the social network has put measures in place to help protect users from clickjacking. This is a process by which users are tricked into clicking on links they would not normally wish to click on. Scammers force users to... Read more » Facebook Announces Migration To HTTPS, OAuth 2.0
Facebook is making steadfast efforts to increase the security of their users. With all of the malware that's floating around the website, it's a good thing. Currently 9.6 million users are browsing the network under HTTPS since the developers have started their migration. On Tuesday Facebook developers announced that they are working on migrating all apps from... Read more »
