Tag: facebook
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Facebook Security Force
A neat little tidbit about Facebook security in this post from The Verge. Good Guy Facebook proactively scans lists of hijacked account and warns users if they appear on one of these lists. Facebook cross references credential dumps with its entire database of user credentials, then alerts any users that match to change their passwords.…
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Facebook Security Still Lacking
In October I blogged about a Firesheep, a Firefox plugin that highlights the inherent vulnerabilities in the way that Facebook and other websites handle sessions. TL;DR – Install the extension and with a click of a button you can capture un-encrypted Facebook sessions of any user using a WiFi network you’re connected to (read the full post…
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Canadian Tech Roundup 14: The one where we talk about iPad2
iPad 2 is out! RIM may have missed window of opportunity Facebook Quietly Launches ‘Deal’ in Canada Facebook Photo Seizure A tonne of new content on Netflix Tony Clement defends his criticism of the CRTC UBB decision Courts back TV broadcasters Digital Transition is August 31, 2011! iTunes Link RSS [podcast]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/480185/podcasts/CTREP14.mp3[/podcast]
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Facebook Now More Secure
In a blog post today Facebook detailed some of their new security improvements: Starting today we’ll provide you with the ability to experience Facebook entirely over HTTPS. You should consider enabling this option if you frequently use Facebook from public Internet access points found at coffee shops, airports, libraries or schools. The option will exist…
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Lunch-hour Link Log
Recipe: Broccoli Curry Udon – Hungry? Microsoft Surface 2.0 CES Demo – Coming to an RBC near you soon. Angry Birds “board” game – I don’t get all the Angry Birds hype and this is just weird. Facebook Blocker – Hate Facebook? Block it, everywhere!