Macworld recently reported that Facebook has "Corrected" a bug that will quietly install an app that will monitor what websites you go to while logged onto Facebook. If you multi-tab or websurf with different websites open, Facebook can see those sites as well.
That app is no longer being added however
So who are these victims? Practically all Facebook users unfortunately, whether you're using Mac, PC or Linux.
Unfortunately there is no way to remove this bug once installed but there is a way to diminish it's usefullness. This an exerpt from the article:
"It is important to note that opting out of the new 'Instant Personalisation' feature does not stop these apps from being added. Clicking the 'X' will delete the app but it will be added once you return to the website which was deleted. There is no current way of stopping this. Under the 'Edit Settings' link for the added apps there will generally be a tab named 'Additional Permissions' which typically has the option 'Publish recent activity (one line stories) to my wall'. It is currently unchecked by default."
That app is no longer being added however
So who are these victims? Practically all Facebook users unfortunately, whether you're using Mac, PC or Linux.
Unfortunately there is no way to remove this bug once installed but there is a way to diminish it's usefullness. This an exerpt from the article:
"It is important to note that opting out of the new 'Instant Personalisation' feature does not stop these apps from being added. Clicking the 'X' will delete the app but it will be added once you return to the website which was deleted. There is no current way of stopping this. Under the 'Edit Settings' link for the added apps there will generally be a tab named 'Additional Permissions' which typically has the option 'Publish recent activity (one line stories) to my wall'. It is currently unchecked by default."
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