Facebook outted on Thursday as distributor of unwanted applications, some of which install adware or are added to user profiles without permission. Google, Microsoft, Cisco Systems and others want appeals court to deny immunity to Israeli company for alleged distribution of spyware and illegal cyber-surveillance activities. Researchers identify malware existing in popular add-ons for Facebook, Vimeo, Instagram and others that are commonly used in browsers from Google and Microsoft. Read the full article in this article by The Register.
Source: https://threatpost.com/facebook-now-installing-undesired-adware-050610/73934/