[Fredslist] Facebook privacy setting you should change ASAP

[Gabriela Levit]

Hello Gotham,

Facebook has finally started providing a way to keep hackers from viewing
your login credentials when you use an open wireless network - E.g. at a
cafe or conference.  They will encrypt your login and password using
“https”, the same way it’s done when you use a credit card for online
purchases. That’s why you see the “lock” icon on your browser. The
performance difference is minor.

Here is how to change your security settings:
http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=486790652130

You may have to wait a few weeks but check now and sign up as soon as it’s
enabled for your account.

To prove how vulnerable people are, last October a blogger at a random New
York Starbucks was able to steal about 40 facebook identities in half hour:
http://technologysufficientlyadvanced.blogspot.com/2010/10/herding-firesheep-in-new-york-city.html

In the meantime, next time you are at a Starbucks, Panera, etc. it's best
not to login to facebook or any account that sends private information
without encryption.

Have a great weekend!

-- 
Gabriela Levit

Jacaranda Technologies, LLC
GLevit at JacarandaTech.com
908-229-2915
www.JacarandaTech.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/glevit
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