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Facebook privacy settings hoax resurfaces again

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Beware the Facebook privacy hoax claiming that private photos and messages will become public, warns The Guardian.
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Equinix to play host for Facebook & TIP Voyager trials

Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
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Voyager is the first step in the collaboration to develop the next-generation network ecosystem for hardware and software.
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Facebook's Workplace officially open for business

Tue, 11th Oct 2016
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Facebook's Workplace, a business-focused version of its platform, now live, forging global connections within the corporate sphere.
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A look inside one of Facebook's coldest data centers

Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg shares rare photos of the company's advanced Luleå data center in northern Sweden.
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Old Facebook scam gets ready for new boost

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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ESET researchers are warning about Facebook hoax scams that spread fake terror news to trick victims into disclosing their Facebook credentials.
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Facebook goes “video first” in search of TV ad dollars

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Facebook's move towards video poses challenges and opportunities for the social media giant in terms of generating revenue.
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Sharing is caring with Google + Facebook's open rack standard

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Google and Facebook have just announced they'll share a proposed new Open Rack Standard with 48-volt power architecture.
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Could Verizon be gunning for both Google and Facebook?

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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AOL and Yahoo join forces in a US$4.8bn deal, their last chance to compete with Google and Facebook in the digital media market.
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Facebook CIO says Microsoft 'got cool again'

Mon, 18th Jul 2016
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Facebook's CIO praises Microsoft's resurgence at WPC, declaring it 'cool again' with robust Office 365 adoption.
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10,000 Facebook users attacked by malware trojan last month

Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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Kaspersky Lab recently reported its discovery of a malware attack that affected approximately 10,000 Facebook users between June 24th to June 27th.
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Mark Zuckerberg masks his webcam - should you?

Fri, 24th Jun 2016
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Both the webcam and dual microphone on his laptop are covered by tape, this shows the tech-savvy Facebook boss is worried about being spied on.
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Apple, Google, and Facebook stake claims for bigger piece of communications services pie

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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Apple, Google and Facebook are all vying to strengthen their communications capabilities through messaging apps and integration.
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Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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Your data is for sale. It's something we've all known for a while now but $26.2 billion later the conversation has been reignited.
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Facebook Messenger hack exposed: Expert insights and advice

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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A recently discovered vulnerability in Facebook Messenger could have had monumental consequences - here is some advice for protecting yourself.
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Hitting emails and Facebook: Ray-Ban scam is back

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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Beware as the Ray-Ban scam strikes back, targeting unsuspecting Brits with fake email offers and Facebook ads.
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Facebook MaliciousChat vulnerability reveals dangerous ransomware exploit

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Vulnerability in Facebook One Chat and Messenger app could allow cyber attackers to control and manipulate chat conversations.
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New malware scam using Facebook Messenger

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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ESET is warning Facebook users of a common scam that sees attackers sending videos via Facebook Messenger through a user's friend list.
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Why Facebook sees sports as the next big opportunity in digital media

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Digital and social media companies such as Facebook are moving further into the world of sports as more viewer attention shifts in that direction.
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Facebook turns 12: Bigger, better and more secure

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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Hard to believe it but Facebook has only just turned 12, meaning it is still young enough to have not been around at the turn of the millennium.
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Inside Facebook's data centers

Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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Facebook has several data centers around the world, including Fort Worth Texas, Altoona, Prineville, Forest City and Lulea.