‘Rogue app’ won’t show you your first Facebook status, will spam your friends

You've probably seen this status-jacking app in action, but if you're tempted to use it, be aware that "My 1st St@tus" not only will not reveal your first ever Facebook post, but it will also expose you ... continue

Twitter says porn mouseover exploit is ‘fully patched’

Twitter was plagued for a bit this morning by a mouseover security flaw that compromised user accounts even if those affected didn't click the offending link. Sophos explains how the security flaw compromised "thousands" of accounts, including some ... continue

If a Facebook link says “shocking video,” just please don’t click it

If there's one thing we can learn from Facebook and social networking in general, it's that if people are enticed with illicit material and anything labeled "shocking," their anti-malware sensors malfunction. I've been seeing a disappointing number of ... continue

Study: Blogspot, Naked Female Celebs Pose Worst Malware Risks

Blogspot.com is the worst when it comes to malicious content, according to a new report released by antivirus company Sophos. Sophos says Google's free blog hosting service has more malware than any other single site on the Web, ... continue