August 28, 2011 2:51 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Facebook,
how to,
Two-factor authenticationFor some time now, Facebook has offered two-factor authentication that allows you to force the entry of a code whenever there is a log-in attempt from an unrecognized device. This is a very good additional layer of protection against unauthorized log-ins to a user's account. When you consider that...
January 30, 2011 3:09 PM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Facebook,
Firesheep,
hackers,
https,
Session hijacking,
SSL,
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September 17, 2010 1:24 AM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Facebook,
Privacy,
Security best practice,
Social media,
Twitter,
YouTubeIf you're not familiar with this great company, you need to be. I've written about them here on several occasions. It seems to me that in this highly competitive security industry, these people just seem to want to do it right. They have great products and they're attentive to their clients and...
May 28, 2010 12:35 AM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Facebook,
Privacy,
Social Networking Hacks,
Software for Secure Computing,
Web 2.0 SecurityWell, I had already had this queued for publication before Facebook decided to change their privacy policy in the wake of significant user feedback. That will be the subject of my next post. Just to be sure the new policy didn't break anything, I tested this scanner again and it still works. So...
April 9, 2010 12:06 AM
Posted by: Ken Harthun
Facebook,
Hacking,
Social Networking HacksFacebook users may receive an email with the subject "Facebook Password Reset Confirmation! Customer Support." It's bogus. The text reads:
Dear user of facebook,
Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your password has been changed.
You can find your...
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