Tag Archives: Facebook
Is Your Facebook Account Protected by Two-Factor Authentication?
If you’re not using two-factor authentication on your Facebook account, you should be. Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Mobile Devices, Social Networking | Tagged Facebook, two-factor authentication
Facebook’s Email Switcheroo
Have you checked the email address listed on your Facebook profile page lately? Chances are, instead of the email address you set on your profile, your email is now listed as ‘randomnumber’@facebook.com. In April, Facebook announced they would be providing … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Social Networking | Tagged Facebook, social networking, user education
Facebook Adds Antivirus Marketplace
Social media titan Facebook has added antivirus software downloads to its bag of tricks. In its Antivirus Marketplace, you can now download antivirus software for PCs and Macs from several top vendors such as Sophos, Norton, McAfee, and TrendMicro. These … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook | Tagged antivirus, Facebook, social networking
Could Your iPhone Be Used To Hijack Your Facebook Account?
A vulnerability in the Facebook application on several popular mobile devices may potentially allow someone to take control of your Facebook account. Developers have discovered that the Facebook application for iOS (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and Android-based devices does … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Social Networking | Tagged exploits, Facebook, identity theft, social networking
Clean Up Your Social Networking Accounts with MyPermissions
One of the biggest security risks in the social networking arena is third-party applications; those quizzes, games, and special offers you often find on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Many of us allow these applications access to our personal … Continue reading
Posted in Social Networking | Tagged Facebook, identity theft, privacy, social networking
Facebook Malware Alert
Security professionals have reported a new malware warning for Facebook. According to reports, a worm is being spread through a link that users receive via a message in Facebook . See http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/new-facebook-worm-spreading/9825 for additional details. Remember to exercise caution with … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Malware, Social Networking | Tagged antivirus, Facebook, web browser security, worm
Don’t Fall for Facebook Scams
Did you know that Sophos, the developer of the antivirus software that Information Technology Services provides to USC account holders, has an IT security blog with information about the latest Facebook hoaxes and other online scams? Visit the Sophos security … Continue reading
Posted in Facebook, Hoaxes | Tagged Facebook