November 22, 2016 Locky Ransomware Spread Via Facebook Messenger 2 min read - Security researcher Bart Blaze discovered that cybercriminals have been spreading Locky ransomware using the Facebook Messenger app.
Data Protection October 4, 2016 Facebook Messenger Encryption: Thumbs Up for Enterprise Messaging? 3 min read - Before Facebook Messenger launched its end-to-end encryption capability in July, IT professionals were hesitant to use the app for enterprise messaging.
January 7, 2016 Image Storage Gets Colder With Freeze-Rays 2 min read - Panasonic and Facebook recently partnered to produce what have been dubbed freeze-ray discs for more efficient, cost-effective image storage.
September 9, 2015 WhatsApp Web Client Hit With Business Card Blunder 2 min read - The WhatsApp Web client is now vulnerable to a vCard-led attack, according to researchers. How can users patch the vulnerability and avoid the issue?
July 7, 2015 Windows 10 Wi-Fi Sharing: Feature or Flaw? 2 min read - Windows 10 Wi-Fi sharing raises worrisome security questions for users who are hesitant to embrace network sharing: Is it better to share or opt out?
June 10, 2015 WhatsApp Setup Process Could Let Would-Be Criminals Easily Access Accounts 2 min read - If a WhatsApp user's phone gets stolen, it wouldn't be hard to get access to a security code that would let third parties access and take over accounts.
June 8, 2015 Malvertising Lets Cybercriminals Target 1,000 Victims for Less Than a Dollar 2 min read - A report from Malwarebytes suggests malvertising is on the rise, aiming at Flash Player and giving cybercriminals good results at a relatively low cost.
June 2, 2015 Facebook Notification Encryption Uses OpenPGP to Protect Users 2 min read - The world's biggest social network says Facebook notification encryption will help more users feel safe using its popular services to communicate.
Application Security April 10, 2015 Social Media Security Tactics: Think Small, Save Big? 3 min read - At Facebook's recent F8 conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg touched on "small" security tactics the site uses to avoid larger issue down the line.
February 2, 2015 Facebook Trojan Uses Porn, Phony Flash Update to Infect Millions 2 min read - Cybercriminals are using a porn video to tag victims in Facebook posts to fool them into downloading a phony Flash update and spread a malicious Trojan.