Facebook Updates How Many Users Were Affected by Cambridge Analytica Actions
SURPRISE! the estimated amount of people wronged in this swamp gas affair is even higher than prior estimate, who would have ever guessed! via sputniknews: Tech giant Facebook has stated that the information of about 87 million people, mostly in the United States, was improperly shared because of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. “In total, we believe the Facebook information of … Continue reading
Data Downloads Reveal the Type of Information Facebook Has About You
If you’re a regular reader on our website you will likely recall an article we shared a little while ago even before the whole Facebook data mining scandal broke Facebook Keeps A “Secret File” On You. Here’s How You Can View It. Hopefully you took it seriously when we first shared this tip to you. Anyway it is now more … Continue reading
Snowden Says Facebook is a ‘Surveillance Company’, Collects and Sells User Data
Incredible (and quite infuriating) when a corporation is big how they can get away with almost anything. Imagine for a moment the type of punishment that would be exacted on for example let’s say two people who did this type of thing from their home or a small time operation, just imagine it…jail, fines, jail AND fines. Via RT: NSA … Continue reading
Facebook Keeps A “Secret File” On You. Here’s How You Can View It
Ever wondered what information Facebook is keeping about you? Well, it’s pretty easy to discover – but you might not like what you find (dun dun duuun!). Facebook stores a lot of information about you, including previous images, adverts you’ve clicked on, conversations, documents shared on Messenger, and much more. It’s not alone in doing this, mind. Google, for example, … Continue reading
Facebook’s New Facial Recognition Spots You Even if You’re NOT ‘Tagged’
The world’s largest social network has just rolled out a new feature of its facial recognition technology that will notify users when someone has uploaded a photo of them even if they haven’t been tagged in it on Facebook. The new feature sprang into action Tuesday. Facebook says it will “help people better manage their identity” on the platform “using … Continue reading
Research Finds Facebook Addicts Are More Likely to be Narcissists
How to spot a narcissist from their online behaviour People who are addicted to Facebook are more likely to be narcissists, new research finds. The study followed the Facebook use of 179 German students over a year. All were asked about their personalities and other aspects of their psychological life, like levels of depression and anxiety. The results showed that … Continue reading
Facebook Admits it’s Not Good for Your Health, But Suggests Using it More
Facebook has finally admitted it can have negative effects on our mental health, but tells users the key to avoiding harm is to spend even more time interacting on the social network. Responding to a spate of comments made by former executives and investors about the dangers of Facebook, the company published a blog post reflecting on its role in … Continue reading
Facebook ‘Routinely’ Blocks Accounts at US, Israel’s Request According to Ex-CIA Officer
Facebook and other Silicon Valley firms choose to comply with the requests of Washington and Tel Aviv to delete undesired accounts because they fear US and Israeli influential political elites, Philip Giraldi, a former CIA officer, has told Sputnik, adding that the practice, which he described as “illegal,” has become routine. Glenn Greenwald’s article is completely accurate, Philip Giraldi, a … Continue reading
Social Media is ‘Destroying How Society Works’, Former Facebook Exec Says
No civil discourse, no cooperation; misinformation, mistruth.’ Another former Facebook executive has spoken out about the harm the social network is doing to civil society around the world. Chamath Palihapitiya, who joined Facebook in 2007 and became its vice president for user growth, said he feels “tremendous guilt” about the company he helped make. “I think we have created tools … Continue reading
Sucked into a “Facebook Hole” – Perception of Time is Altered When We’re Online
So TRUE! via Daily Mail: If you’ve ever popped on to Facebook for a quick look, and then realised you’ve been there for an hour, don’t worry – scientists say it’s not your fault. Researchers have revealed that when we go online, we really do lose track of time. They say Facebook is the worst offender, and that users suffer … Continue reading
