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Facebook Under Joint Investigation By DOJ, FBI, SEC, and FTC
The FBI, SEC, and FTC joined the DoJ in an investigation into Facebook's data sharing and its attempts to keep information about its data partnerships hidden.
Bugs Undermine Samsung and Facebook Users' Privacy
Flaws in Samsung Messages and Facebook's blocking feature could have disastrous ramifications for the companies' users.
Facebook Broke Own Rules To Give Some Companies Special Access
In a 747-page response to Congress, Facebook admitted that it has been giving full access to users' data to dozens of companies, even after promising to end the practice in 2015.
‘Nametests.Com’ Quiz App May Have Exposed the Data of 120 Million Facebook Users
A security researcher found a flaw in NameTests.com' quiz app that would have allowed any third-party to harvest the data of up to 120 million users.
Google, Facebook Accused of Using UI ‘Dark Patterns’ to Get Users’ Data
A Norwegian Consumer Council report, called "Deceived By Design," accuses Google and Facebook of using interface "dark patterns" to nudge users into giving away their data.
Rift Reprieve: Judge Cuts $250 Million From Facebook's Debt to Zenimax
The fight between Facebook and Zenimax isn’t over, but the tables have shifted. A U.S. District judge cut Facebook’s burden from $500 million to $250 million.
Facebook Grounds Plans to Fly Internet Access to Rural Areas With Drones
Facebook is ending the Aquila project, which offered internet access to underserved communities, but it will support companies with similar ambitions.
Facebook Will Allow Some Cryptocurrency Companies to Advertise on Its Platform
Facebook partially reversed its cryptocurrency ban and will allow companies to advertise cryptocurrency products or services as long as they submit an application to Facebook first.
