Facebook deployed a feature that allows its users to better control what personal information can be accessed by third-party applications and websites. Researchers identify malware existing in popular add-ons for Facebook, Vimeo, Instagram and others that are commonly used in browsers from Google and Microsoft. Google, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and others want appeals court to deny immunity to Israeli company for its alleged distribution of spyware and illegal cyber-surveillance activities. Read the full article here: Privacy advocates hail Facebook’s move.
Source: https://threatpost.com/facebook-improves-user-privacy-controls-070110/74169/