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Facebook Responds to Report Saying It Hid Data Partnerships From Users
By Nathaniel Mott published
An NYT investigation revealed that Facebook partnered with more than 150 companies from 2010-2017 to offer them special data access without informing users.

Facebook Finally Settles $250 Million Oculus Lawsuit
By Nathaniel Mott published
ZeniMax Media and Facebook have finally settled a $250 million lawsuit alleging that Oculus was based on virtual reality tech stolen from id Software.

Facebook Juggling £500,000 Fine for Cambridge Analytica Scandal, Class-Action Suit
By Nathaniel Mott published
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has officially fined Facebook for the Cambridge Analytica controversy, while the social media platform also deals with a class-action lawsuit.

Oculus Co-Founder Quits as VR Firm Promises a New Rift Headset
By Nathaniel Mott published
Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe departed amidst reports that he butted heads with Facebook execs, who may also have canceled the Rift 2 headset.
Facebook Looking to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm - Report
By Lucian Armasu published
A new report says Facebook is looking to purchase a security company following a conflict with its former security chief and its largest breach ever.

Facebook Thinks Spammers Launched Hack of 30 Million Users - Report
By Nathaniel Mott published
Facebook reportedly believes the attack that compromised 30 million of its users' accounts was conducted by spammers, not spies.

FBI Doesn't Want You to Know Who Hacked Facebook
By Nathaniel Mott published
Facebook said the attack it originally believed to have affected 50 million people actually compromised 30 million--but it's still investigating.

Facebook Hacked: Up to 50 Million Users Affected
By Andrew E. Freedman published
An attack on Facebook's network led to a breach affecting nearly 50 million of the social network's users, with 40 million more possibly vulnerable.
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