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Facebook privacy loophole allows cloaked spies among us

21. Mar 2012, 07:00

Facebook privacy loophole allows cloaked spies among us

Shah Mahmood and Yvo Desmedt, from University College London, told attendees at the IEEE International Workshop on Security and Social Networking on Monday, that they’ve discovered a privacy loophole – not a vulnerability – which allows an attacker to monitor a person over time in complete stealth. In fact, such a loophole is perfect for social engineering and Phishing attacks. ... more

Users love search accuracy but remain anxious about privacy

12. Mar 2012, 11:15

Users love search accuracy but remain anxious about privacy

According to a report from Pew Internet, search engines remain popular among Internet users, and they’re extremely satisfied with the quality of results returned after a given query. At the same time, most adults disapprove with the collection of personal information in order to offer targeted advertising and personalized search results. ... more

App Store passes 25 billion downloads

5. Mar 2012, 09:01

App Store passes 25 billion downloads

The popularity of Apple’s App Store shows no signs of abating after the Cupertino-based gadget giant revealed this week that its online portal has now surpassed 25 billion downloads. ... more

MySpace gets more user traction than Google+

1. Mar 2012, 11:53

MySpace gets more user traction than Google+

Despite Google’s best efforts, it would appear its Google+ network still isn’t making sizable in-roads into the social scene alongside the likes of Facebook and Twitter. ... more

Google offers massive cash reward to Chrome hackers

29. Feb 2012, 13:17

Google offers massive cash reward to Chrome hackers

Having remained unbroken during the Pwn2Own contest at CanSecWest since 2009, the Chrome browser is having a target painted on its chest this year following news that Google is willing to pay out sizeable cash amount to those who hack through its platform. ... more

Apple to kick Siri rival off App Store

28. Feb 2012, 13:30

Apple to kick Siri rival off App Store

Ever keen to slap down rival products that may eclipse its own, Cupertino-based giant Apple is moving to kick the impressive Evi personal assistant off the virtual shelves of its official App Store. ... more

Facebook Timeline: How to Cure Alzheimer’s for Social Networking

20. Feb 2012, 19:20

Facebook Timeline: How to Cure Alzheimer’s for Social Networking

Arranging long term posts so as to be more easily accessed and retrieved while making near term posts a cluttered jumble that are more difficult to find, Facebook’s “Timeline” has brought “Alzheimer’s” to social networking. Much like a Picasso, timeline appeals to those who love cubism, and remains moderately to completely incomprehensible to the masses. ... more

Facebook hacker slapped with prison sentence

20. Feb 2012, 11:58

Facebook hacker slapped with prison sentence

In a case described by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as “the most extensive and flagrant incidence of social media hacking to be brought before British courts,” 26-year-old Glenn Mangham received an eight-month sentence for his actions. ... more

Facebook to introduce Verify Account feature

17. Feb 2012, 10:09

Facebook to introduce Verify Account feature

Ever keen to tinker with its winning format—to the eternal chagrin of its 800 million users—Facebook is once again changing how things work on the world’s leading social network. ... more

Laptop-shooting father faces police and Child Protective Services

16. Feb 2012, 10:26

Laptop-shooting father faces police and Child Protective Services

Tommy Jordan, the frustrated father that shot his daughter’s laptop after she branded he a slave driver on Facebook, has received visits from the police, Child Protective Services (CPS), and Good Morning America. ... more

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MySpace on the up after Specific Media reboot?
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Google update makes Chrome browser stronger and faster
Social networking beats TV as leading pastime
Yet more executive departures at Yahoo!
Android hosts beta release of Chrome browser
Deleted Facebook images accessible for 'three years'
Google's Android Market employs Bouncer protection
Study: Facebook users grow more active over time

From Autosaur

World’s first flat-pack truck the OX could help Africa

A flat-pack truck which can be put together by anyone in just half a day has been invented to help people living in remote places in Africa and other parts of the developing world. The OX is shipped in pieces but can be assembled with just three people in 11.5hours — and they need no [...]

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Nissan 370Z Nismo to rock the Gumball 3000 rally

The Nissan 370Z Nismo will be one of the cars in the 2013 Gumball 3000 rally where  â€” as the guys from TV show Jackass put it — “filthy stinking rich” people drive super-expensive cars 3,000 miles through 13 countries across Europe. The car, above, will be driven by a team from publishing and production [...]

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#MyTurnToJag and Playboy: How Jaguar targets men

Jaguar has launched a new Twitter campaign called #MyTurnToJag to advertise its new F-Type â€” as well as teaming up with men’s magazine PLAYBOY. The #MyTurnToJag competition gives members of the public the chance to drive one of their new sports cars. And it comes after the firm helped announce Raquel Pomplun, left, as Playboy’s Playmate of [...]

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