Facebook apps stealing data and spamming

Chandesh Parekh
by Chandesh Parekh
in Internet Survival Tips, Online Security
August 21, 2009

ZDnet.com reports on some Facebook apps that steal login details and spam victims’ friends lists. Some of the Facebook apps mentioned in the report are:

  • Stream
  • Posts
  • Your Photos
  • Birthday Invitations

As always, when using social networking sites watch out what apps you use and ask yourself if you absolutely have to use every app that comes your way!

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