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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Today, Facebook launches its Data Abuse Bounty so that you can report any misuse of data by app developers.
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Facebook Security
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Excited to join @CISAgov Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative #JCDC
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Facebook Security
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Today, we are extending support for mobile security keys for Facebook iOS/ Android users. Security keys help ensure that passwords aren’t the last line of defense between an attacker and your account. Learn more about security keys & how to use them here:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
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Meta is hosting its first ever European BountyConEDU in Spain for university students. Join us for a 3-day conference filled with workshops, a live hacking event w/ bounties & more! Hope to see you there! Sign up: Deadline to register: December 31, 2021
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
3 years
Congratulations to the security researchers on winning the 2021 Internet Defense Prize👏 We are proud to support this work!
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USENIX Security
3 years
Announcing the winners of the 2021 Internet Defense Prize! Plus changes to the prize for future years:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
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6/ Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Bug Bounty program over the years. This is just the beginning for Hacker Plus and we hope to continue to foster a strong and collaborative community. More here:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
3 years
The latest of our static analysis tools - Mariana Trench. It’s open source and designed to detect and prevent security bugs in #Android and #Java applications, more here:
@fb_engineering
Engineering at Meta
3 years
Mariana Trench is an open source static analyzer written to detect and prevent security issues in #Android and #Java applications. It can review large codebases, provide feedback to engineers, and detect bugs before they are introduced into a codebase.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
5 years
Facebook expands support for Let’s Encrypt – protecting people on Facebook and beyond
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
We have seen reports of a hoax making its rounds claiming a fee will be required to use Facebook, and the only way to use Facebook for free is by spreading this rumor. This is false. As we state in our Help Center,...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Upgrades to Facebook’s link security
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
4 years
At Facebook, we’re here to help you connect with others -- and do it securely no matter where you are. Here are a few tips to stay secure while you #StayAtHome .
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Facebook Security
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2/ Hacker Plus offers researchers additional bonuses, access to stress-test more soon-to-be released products and features, exclusive invites to our bug bounty events and more.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
4 years
Today we’re sharing our coordinated vulnerability disclosure policy that codifies how we alert 3rd parties to potential security issues when we find them:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Congratulations to the 2017 Internet Defense Prize winners. @Facebook awards them $100,000.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Have a question? Check out
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Facebook Security
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5/ We’re also graduating a tool, FBDL, out of beta that helps researchers quickly and easily set up bug reproduction steps using a standard bug description language:
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Facebook Security
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1/ As our Bug Bounty Program approaches its 10th anniversary, we’re launching a loyalty program - Hacker Plus- to thank the talented security researchers who help us keep Facebook safe and secure:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
. @Facebook #BugBounty paid $880,000 to Researchers in 2017
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Facebook Security
6 years
Facebook Awards $200,000 to 2018 Internet Defense Prize Winners
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
4 years
4/ Researchers are also eligible to receive bonuses on top of a standard bounty award. Ex: researchers in our Bronze league will receive a 5% bonus on top of each bounty award and Diamond league members will earn a 20% bonus.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Fixing SMS notifications for those using two-factor authentication
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
4 years
Tune into @riskybusiness to get an inside look into Facebook’s security model and how we managed the shift to WFH this year with FB SecEng leaders Pedro Canahuati and Chris Bream:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
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3/ Hacker Plus has five leagues, with Bronze as the entry-level tier and Diamond as the highest tier. Researchers have been placed into a league based on the cumulative quantity, score and signal-to-noise ratio of their bug submissions over the last 24 months.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Two-factor authentication for Facebook now easier to set up
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
CBS This Morning shed light on the Better Business Bureau's report of lottery and sweepstakes scams. If you see a scam on facebook, report it using our guidelines at...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
ICYMI: @alexstamos of @Facebook speaks to defense & diversity in #BHUSA keynote. Here's the video
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Chris Eng
7 years
Everyone in infosec needs to watch the @alexstamos keynote. Themes of culture, empathy, diversity, behavior, and impact. #BHUSA
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Celebrating the graduates of the first-ever Facebook Cybersecurity University Course for Veterans
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Introducing New Machine Learning Techniques to Help Stop Scams
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Focused on clarity, Facebook redesigns security settings page
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Facebook is investing in building the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, connecting diverse college...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
New security feature reveals if Facebook mails are legit
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Are you #CyberAware
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
If you see something suspicious on @facebook , please report it using our guidelines at .
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briankrebs
6 years
Facebook just deleted almost 120 cybercrime groups from its platform, totaling ~300k members who promoted everything from spam & credit card from to DDoS services, tax refund fraud, 419 scams & account takeovers. The avg age of these groups was 2 years.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
. @facebook offers certificate transparency update for developers
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Facebook Security
6 years
Cracking Down on Platform Abuse
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
ICYMI: Congrats to the Internet Defense Prize winners. @Facebook paid them $100,000 for their defense research
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Eduard Kovacs
7 years
Facebook awards Internet Defense Prize of $100,000 for a novel method for detecting spear-phishing in enterprises
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Listen how @nchlgpt of @Facebook #security aims to inspire young women to join #infosec and encourage the next generation to meet the demand for #infosecjobs
@ryanaraine
Ryan Naraine
6 years
New podcast! From a small city in Northern India to CISO at Skype and now director of security at Facebook, Aanchal Gupta tells her story
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
"One of the biggest efforts to rethink training comes from Facebook Inc., which holds a 'Hacktober' event every...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
An Update On Information Operations On Facebook
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Learn how Facebook responds to attacks on its infrastructure
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Today is #SaferInternetDay . For more information about staying safe online, visit our Safety Center:...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Great piece from @selenalarson of @CNN : Facebook revamps security settings to make things simpler
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Facebook invites submissions for “Secure the Internet Grants”
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Facebook Security
7 years
This morning, the National Cyber Security Alliance published an editorial from Aanchal Gupta, Facebook security...
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Facebook Security
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Facebook Security
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Facebook is renewing its $100,000 contribution to the Internet Bug Bounty (IBB). The contribution will help the...
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Facebook Security
6 years
Tomorrow's #SaferInternetDay Want to know more? Join @nchlgpt and others today at 12pmPT on a Twitter Chat #ChatSTC
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Facebook Security
7 years
Facebook looks to the future of security
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
If you think your @facebook account has been compromised visit
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
Facebook's Aanchal Gupta, director of security, spoke to Ryan Naraine about her unique story. Listen to how...
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Facebook Security
6 years
Despite the growing demand for #cybersecurity skills in the job market, women remain underrepresented. We must #pressforprogress together.
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Facebook Security
7 years
Learn how to start a career in security
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
9 years
Are you a small business owner? If you have a Facebook Page, you need to make sure you protect your account so... http://t.co/gds4R5364x
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
ICYMI: Secret conversations via Messenger are now available for multiple devices...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
8 years
For several months, members of our Facebook Security team worked with a class of middle school students in...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
You can report suspicious material on @Facebook at
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Facebook Security
6 years
#Spam fighting foundational principles from @Facebook
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Facebook Security
8 years
Facebook is joining the White House and the National Cyber Security Alliance in the #LockDownURLogin campaign to...
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Facebook Security
7 years
Learn how to stay vigilant and report scams
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Facebook Security
7 years
Congratulations to the 2017 Internet Defense Prize winners. Facebook awards them $100,000....
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
8 years
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and we have a special security tip for everyone using our Messenger...
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Facebook Security
7 years
Preparing for the future of security requires focusing on defense and diversity
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
To learn more re: Trusted Contacts and choosing 3-5 friends to contact in case you're locked out of @Facebook , see:
@motherboard
Motherboard
7 years
Facebook's new security feature made me think way too hard about who my real friends are
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
14 years
Take a tour of how check-ins and tagging work on Facebook Places and learn how to control what you share with... http://fb.me/G5ik5uMf
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Facebook Security
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Making Facebook safe and secure for authentic communication
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Facebook Security
7 years
Improvements in protecting the integrity of activity on Facebook
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
@Azanmi @facebook You can report your vulnerability through our bug bounty here:
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
9 years
Online opportunities are huge but make your business smart. Check out this #ConnectSmart insight from Small... http://t.co/VZCMW67dLF
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Facebook Security
7 years
@STOPTHNKCONNECT
STOP THINK CONNECT™
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October is #CyberAware Month! Participate by joining a #ChatSTC Twitter chat 10/26, 3 p.m. EDT, on careers in the #cybersecurity field.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
8 years
Introducing Security Checkup for Android
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Facebook Security
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Alex Kras, thank YOU for your service. We are glad you're enjoying the @facebook #cybersecurity #university for #veterans cc: @alexstamos
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Facebook Security
8 years
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month in many parts of the world. Facebook security teams work around the...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
14 years
There is a false rumor that Facebook shares your location without your knowledge or consent. You control your... http://fb.me/BGK1c9m6
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
8 years
Great roundup of tools for securing your Facebook account, including Security Checkup & encrypted notifications.
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
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Securely Developing on Mobile http://t.co/xzes2rXabF
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
14 years
We've received reports of a new malware campaign using emails made to look like they're from Facebook. Scammers... http://fb.me/EgXFeIRF
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
14 years
Watch Facebook Live today at 11am PDT/2pm EDT to see a demo of our new Places product and learn how to control... http://fb.me/Fql98qVL
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Security Key for safer logins with a touch
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
14 years
At Facebook, we're constantly thinking about online safety. Today we launched a Facebook Safety as a complement to... http://fb.me/BuwkvJFA
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
7 years
Being safe online often starts with the developers who create the products we use every day. Today we're sharing...
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@fbsecurity
Facebook Security
6 years
@Sarnim1 Try . Other Q&A can be found at .
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Facebook Security
6 years
Facebook has a long-standing commitment to security, and we continue to invest in efforts to protect people from...
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Facebook Security
7 years
Disrupting a major spam operation
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Facebook Security
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Facebook Security
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For those of you attending the 2017 Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, come join members of our...
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