How to Check If You Were Part of Facebook's Data Breach By Paul Wagenseil published 15 October 18 Facebook now has a page where you can go to see whether your account was affected in the company's recent data breach.
Facebook Data Breach Hits 50 Million Users By Paul Wagenseil published 28 September 18 Facebook said nearly 50 million user accounts had been compromised in a data breach that involved possible takeover of user accounts.
Twitter Finally Fixed One of Its Biggest Problems By Henry T. Casey published 18 September 18 This one trick can rein in your Twitter timeline and add some order.
Apple Boots Facebook's Nosy VPN Out of App Store By Paul Wagenseil published 23 August 18 Apple forced Facebook to remove its Onavo Protect VPN app from the app store because it didn't meet new user-privacy guidelines.
Facebook Fighting FBI Over Encrypted Messages: Report By Paul Wagenseil published 17 August 18 Facebook is facing contempt-of-court charges over its refusal to decrypt Messenger voice conversations, according to a report.
Instagram Just Got Hacked: What to Do Now By Monica Chin published 15 August 18 Russian hijackers are stealing Instagram accounts, but no one knows exactly how or why. The first thing to do is change your password.
Don't Let Your Kids Near Momo Suicide Challenge on WhatsApp By Monica Chin published 6 August 18 Cops around the world are warning parents about this game.
Facebook Spikes Suspected Russian Accounts Tied to 2018 Election Meddling By Andrew E. Freedman published 31 July 18 Facebook has identified coordinated attempts on its social media platforms to influence the United States' midterm elections this November.
Facebook’s Very Bad Week Gets Worse: Largest Market Loss Ever By Henry T. Casey published 27 July 18 Facebook is falling hard following its Q2 2018 earnings report that showed declining active users.
What Is IGTV? How to Use Instagram’s New TV App By Josie Rhodes Cook published 6 July 18 IGTV was built for videos that are longer than 60 seconds, which means that Instagram could go head to head with YouTube.
Facebook Shared Your Data with Chinese Companies By Monica Chin published 6 June 18 Facebook confirmed that it gave Chinese mobile-phone makers access to user data so they could develop device-specific Facebook apps.
Did Facebook Give Your Data to Apple and Samsung? Probably Not By Paul Wagenseil published 4 June 18 The NY Times said Facebook gave Apple, Microsoft and Samsung access to user accounts, but the real story is complicated and a bit dull.
How to Use Instagram Stories By Henry T. Casey published 17 May 18 Here's how to become a pro at decorating, streaming and sharing Instagram Stories.
How to Get Old Snapchat Back (There’s a Catch) By Henry T. Casey published 11 May 18 Users are furious with Snapchat over its redesign, but there's a way to get the old Snapchat back. Here's what you need to know.
The Quick and Dirty Facts About Facebook and Cambridge Analytica By Paul Wagenseil published 4 May 18 Facebook gave data on 87 million users to a consulting firm that worked for Trump's 2016 campaign. Here's an explainer of what happened.
F8 Showed That Facebook Has Learned Nothing From Its Privacy Blunders By Philip Michaels published 4 May 18 Facebook talked about doing a better job of protecting our privacy at its annual conference, but it's going to take a lot more than AI tweaks.
Twitter Passwords Exposed: Change Yours Right Now By Paul Wagenseil published 3 May 18 Twitter said some user passwords were left 'unmasked' and that you should change yours, though we don't know how serious this really is.
Oculus Go Review Roundup: Wireless VR Done (Mostly) Right By Andrew E. Freedman published 2 May 18 Facebook's first standalone VR headset, the $199 Oculus Go, is here, but is it the mainstream device we hoped for?
Facebook Really Hopes You'll Like Its New Dating Service By Philip Michaels published 1 May 18 While it works to shore up its privacy features, Facebook also plans to introduce new capabilities to its social network, including one aimed at helping you find your soulmate.
Is That Facebook TV Ad Heartfelt or Hogwash? Our Staffers Weigh In By Paul Wagenseil, Tom's Guide, Business.com and Space.com staffers published 1 May 18 Facebook is running a new TV ad to win back its users' trust. Judging by the reactions of our staffers, Facebook has a long way to go.
Facebook 'Gave Me the Data,' Cambridge Researcher Says By Paul Wagenseil published 25 April 18 The psychology researcher at the heart of the Cambridge Analytica scandal said Facebook 'gave him the data' of thousands of users.
How to Download All Your Instagram Posts By Henry T. Casey published 25 April 18 Instagram is rolling out a new tool that allows users to export all of their content off the social network.
How Facebook, Twitter Can Fight Fake News By Paul Wagenseil published 23 April 18 Social-media, ad platforms profit from fake news and online disinformation, and aren't doing enough to combat it, an expert said.
Fixing My Facebook: Why I Turned to Feedless for iOS By Henry T. Casey published 22 April 18 Frustrated with how much time you spend on Facebook? Feedless can save you from endlessly scrolling through your feed.
Could War Be Declared Over Social Media? Experts Say Yes By Paul Wagenseil published 19 April 18 The instant mass communications of social media will erase national boundaries and create new divisions, two experts say.
Here Are the Questions Congress Should Have Asked Zuckerberg By Henry T. Casey published 11 April 18 Mark Zuckerberg faced a series of questions from Congress, but many showed an ignorance about technology. Here's what they should have said.
5 Biggest Takeaways From Zuckerberg's Testimony By Paul Wagenseil published 11 April 18 Several congressmen told Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that his industry would soon be regulated because it could no longer be trusted.
8 Key Takeaways From Zuckerberg's Senate Testimony By Paul Wagenseil published 10 April 18 Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was grilled by U.S. senators about Cambridge Analytica, Russian election interference and political censorship.
I'm Glad Facebook Is Reading Your Instant Messages By Paul Wagenseil published 5 April 18 Facebook admits it's scanning, and even reading, instant messages that may contain malicious or objectionable content. That's a good thing.
Facebook Says Personal Info of 87 Million Exposed: What to Do Now By Caitlin McGarry published 4 April 18 Cambridge Analytica had access to way more users' data than Facebook originally claimed.
