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  • Facebook Cracking Down on Rogue Apps with New Verification Program on readwriteweb.com ›

    Facebook is launching a new security measure that is clearly a response to the numerous threats created by rogue applications that have been spreading across the social network in recent weeks. According to news from the Facebook Developers blog, all application developers must now verify their Facebook account by either confirming a mobile phone number or adding a credit card to their account.

    TweetMeme a year ago respond

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    Today's Public Service Message: If you get a message from a friend on Facebook saying “Look at this,” do NOT go to the fake Facebook login page and enter your information. This should perhaps go without saying, but still: It's a phishing scam. Tell everyone you know. Read More ›

    Scott Lamb 3 years ago 1 response

  • 25 Random Things on nytimes.com ›

    Don't quite understand why your friends on Facebook keep writing these lists with '25 Random Things' about themselves? I don't either. But The New York Times is now alerting the masses about how much fun it is! You thought it was bad before? Prepare for the onslaught.

    Lindsey Weber 3 years ago 5 responses

  • Facebook Virus

    The Koobface virus is taking over Facebook. The virus sends a video link to users from an infected friend, with a message saying “You look just awesome in this video.” So even if you are totally certain that you did, in fact, look awesome riding a mechanical bull last night with the very friend who sent you the message, don't click the link. Read More ›

    Amanda Dobbins 3 years ago respond


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