Why do we Facebook stalk?
It's a question old as time. Or... as old as 2004, when Facebook first appeared. Why do we keeps tabs on our Facebook peers with such intensity?
What’s a Facebook shadow profile, and why should you care?
If you're wondering if you have a Facebook shadow profile, you do.
Researchers say Facebook security breach affected more users than the social network admits
Facebook claims only 6 million users were affected by a bug in the Download Your Information tool, but researchers discovered it did a lot more damage.
Internet rages against Facebook security scare and concerns over ‘Shadow Profiles’ return
Facebook may have come clean about the security bug that exposed 6 million users' private data, but thousands of irked users refuse to accept the apology.
Facebook says security mishap exposed 6 million users’ contact info
Facebook has announced a slightly serious security mishap: A bug in the Download Your Information (DYI) tool may have exposed your personal information.
Facebook is trying to prevent scams and fake profiles, one locked account at a time
Having trouble logging into your Facebook today? Don't have a heart attack, it's just a way for the site to eradicate spam content and malicious profiles.
Facebook finally hides your phone number … after exposing it for nine months
It took Facebook 9 months to fix a bug that reveals your phone number, which prompts the question, can we truly keep our information private online?
This app wants to keep your Facebook account virus and hack free
Trend Micro releases an enhanced version of their mobile security app to amp up your Facebook privacy settings on your Android smartphone.
Facebook explains how minors are getting special treatment when it comes to Graph Search
Facebook Graph Search gives users a revealing and sometimes embarassing look at other users, but Facebook has some measures in place to protect minors.
Facebook’s ‘Ask Our CPO’ is just more privacy PR
Facebook's new "Ask Our Chief Privacy Officer" feature aims to boost users' trust in the social network. But at this point, it could do more harm than good.
Batten down your privacy settings; here comes Facebook Graph Search
Facebook Graph Search may create a "discoverability problem" for users – one that could push them to finally get serious about their privacy settings.
A field trip to the Facebook black market in which we buy 1.5 million accounts and email addresses for $5
There's a black market for just about everything, including your private Facebook ID, email address, name and it costs just $5.
Terms & Conditions: Facebook’s ‘Data Use Policy’ explained
Facebook's privacy policy, known as the "Data Use Policy," explained in simple terms.
Everything you want to know about the Facebook Timeline
Now that the Facebook Timeline has officially rolled out, we've taken the time to thoroughly introduce you to the latest iteration of the profile.
Facebook Timeline FAQ: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers
While integrated media might have claimed the speculation spotlight, Facebook's massive transformation of the profile into something called Timeline stole the show. Here's a few things you should know about the next evolution of your Facebook profile.
Facebook and the FTC talk new privacy policies
The FTC has announced its agreement with Facebook regarding its privacy investigation, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg comments on the evolution of the site's practices.
Facebook reveals how and what it tracks
Facebook offers a rare glimpse into its user tracking and management system.
Report: Facebook to change privacy settings to appease the FTC
Facebook is nearly an agreement with the FTC to change the default privacy settings on all Facebook accounts. The agreement will also open up Facebook to 20 years of privacy audits.
Facebook accused of tracking users even after they delete accounts
Yet again, Facebook finds itself accused of installing cookies to follow its users - even after they've cut their ties with the social network.
Opinion: Unthink, Occupy Wall Street and the coming age of the anti-Facebook
While angry protesters seethe on Wall Street, the new social network Unthink picks up the same anti-corporate cry online. Will it stand up to behemoths like Google+ and Facebook, or wither amid consumer indifference?
Is Facebook creating ‘shadow profiles’ for non-members?
A privacy watchdog group accuses Facebook of preemptively adding to its 800 million users.
Introducing Singly: Take back the power over your Web data
Singly wants to harness your information -- and give it to you and only you.
Take This Lollipop makes Facebook stalking personal – and horrifying
Check out this short film that stars your Facebook profile and an incredibly disturbing cyber-stalker.
Facebook sued for allegedly violating US wiretap law
Facebook has been hit with a new lawsuit that claims major violations of privacy through the use of a cookie that allegedly tracked users' activities after they logged out of the social network.
Privacy groups and Congress want Facebook investigated for ‘super cookies’
Groups are lobbying for another Facebook investigation regarding privacy practices.
Warning: Facebook Lists aren’t as private as you think
Facebook's new Lists feature might organize the site better but they have the potential to embarrass and overwhelm you.
Facebook taking on Google+ Circles, introducing ‘Smart Lists’
Take that Google+: Facebook has begun rolling out its answer to Google Circles with a new focus on its Friend Lists feature, included an auto-intelligent grouping tool.
Facebook sued by father over ‘explicit’ photos of 12-year-old daughter
A Northern Ireland man has sued Facebook because his 12-year-old daughter was able to post "sexually explicit" photos to the social networking site. Is Facebook at fault?
Facebook finally overhauls its privacy, sharing, and tagging systems
After mounting concerns over its privacy features and some pressure from new competitor Google+, Facebook is making some very noticeable changes to its site.
Facebook phone contact list isn’t new – but here’s how you can remove it
Don't let that News Feed post making the rounds scare you: The contact list has nothing to go with Messenger and it's easy to wipe out. Calm down.
US regulations standing in the way of Netflix-Facebook integration
Netflix will introduce Facebook integration this year -- but US users will have to wait to see if a privacy law is amended first.
Privacy policies: Google+ vs. Facebook
Of all the comparisons between the two, how the privacy differences between Google+ and Facebook stack up might end up being the most important.
Facebook blocks Google+ extension that pulls contacts
Back at it again: Facebook once again disables Google from exporting contacts from the site.
Facebook alternative hopeful Altly inches closer to a launch
Altly begins the transition from stealth startup to social network, and it wants to show Facebook how privacy's done.
Facebook PR fallout: Google’s Social Circle warrants another look
Facebook is currently entrenched in a PR nightmare, and while the social network is guilty of less than ethical media practices, maybe you should give your Google Social Circle the once-over anyway.
What happens on the Internet stays on the Internet
Online, your past is out to get you — forever! Unless, of course, you're willing to pay a company hundreds of dollars a year to keep your online life from interfering with the real-world you.
Selective censorship: How to prepare your Facebook for college admissions
Somewhere between sending in personal essays and accruing community service, college hopefuls now must prepare their Facebook accounts for university scrutiny. Here's how to tidy up your high school debauchery and put your best face(book) forward.
Facebook still wants to give developers your address and phone number
After terminating the controversial 'permission screen' last month, Facebook responds to government questions over offering up user phone numbers and addresses.