*Facebook alert*

[gnosis]

Listen up, skids!

Anyone using that facecrap site should be aware that your accounts are stupidly easy to hack.

I know this because I just accidentally hacked into a buddy's account.

I'm not on facebook.

On a hunch from another post, I decided to see if I could still search for someone.

Somebody used my machine at some point to access their account.

It remembered the account from my machine. I punched in a "crap" password. It told me to click on "remember me", and it logged me in.

I didn't even _try_!

Now, in light of all the attention this site has been getting, lately, about misuse of personal info, y'all should be a li'l worried about this post.

Just a heads-up.

Frosty
(yet another public service announcement)

[Grapes]

This tech warning brought to you by FnK's least tech savvy member.

[cubed]

Somebody accidentally had frosty's browser save their password, ALERT THE AUTHORITIES!!!

Sorry bro, but that's all that happened, it's no different than a web based email account.

[P.A.R.T.Y]

You don't need to worry about it, you need to worry about who's worrying about it.

I've accidentally given my password to hack sites, those are the worst. But, to actually navigate easily through Facebook files, would require more than your d.o.b or mothers maiden name.

[ebbomega]

I'm still pretty paranoid about it. Still not seeing a reason for an account. Happiness has not suffered due to lack of it.

Oh, and apparently they're now under investigation by a Canadian Watchdog for violating Canadian privacy laws? There are so many caveats you have to continually worry about with it it just seems easier to just avoid it altogether.

I realize I'm the resident facebook hater but I still don't see the point when everything you can do there is available elsewhere on the internet.

[.Promoter]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

I realize I'm the resident facebook hater but I still don't see the point when everything you can do there is available elsewhere on the internet.

Very Debatable

[rawb]

Originally Posted by gnosis

Listen up, skids!

Anyone using that ANY site should be aware that your accounts are stupidly easy to LOG ON TO, IF YOU LET THE BROWSER SAVE YOUR PASSWORD. THIS IS DOUBLY TRUE IF ITS ON A FRIEND/PUBLIC COMPUTER..

I know this because I just USED A SAVED PASSWORD TO LOG into a buddy's account WHO FOR SOME REASON SAVED HIS PASSWORD ON MY COMPUTER.

...

Now, in light of all the attention THE INTERNET has been getting, lately, about misuse of personal info, y'all should be a li'l worried about this post. DONT BE AN IDIOT AND SAVE A PASSWORD TO ANY SITE ON A COMPUTER YOU DONT TRUST

Just a heads-up.

Frosty
(yet another public service announcement)

FIXED l

[gnosis]

^...have I menti... yeah... I'm sure I made it clear....

------>TECH DAFT!<-----

Thank you. Thank you verrry much.
Thank you.

Frosty
(folded arms)

[cubed]

God forbid someone out there finds out I got up this morning and went for a swim.

The only people who have horrible things happen to them on the internet are the ones that let it happen to them.

[decypher]

You're probably worse off having a save-on-more card than a facebook account.

[NinjaBoy]

I'm always curious about everyone's paranoia that their facebook would get hacked.

What are people putting up that's so bad. I think mine consists of some pictures with friends, and the books I'm reading...


You are all welcome to have access to that...

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

I'm always curious about everyone's paranoia that their facebook would get hacked.

What are people putting up that's so bad. I think mine consists of some pictures with friends, and the books I'm reading...


You are all welcome to have access to that...

there is a person in my life who constantly berates me(usually a five minute tirade, at least three times a week) about the fact that i am exposing myself and my personal information to the world and that someone might steal it.

i check my credit rating every 6 months to make sure nothing sketchy is on it. i have had money taken from my account fraudulently and put in the next day. banks and creditors have so many protections in place, that it doesnt bother me.

it is like having a car accident, yeah it sucks when it happens, but this is why we have insurance. i honestly cant be bothered to sweat the small stuff.

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

I'm always curious about everyone's paranoia that their facebook would get hacked.

What are people putting up that's so bad. I think mine consists of some pictures with friends, and the books I'm reading...


You are all welcome to have access to that...

My issue is how people's information that YOU didn't put up is linked to your profile. And that happens even if you put the privacy settings up, it's just not globally viewable. I've heard of at least two instances however where the servers have glitched out and made all that information public.

It's just too much information in a single place and owned all by a single entity. IMO that's just dangerous. But that's my personal preference. Some people don't mind, power to them.

I realize it's kinda ironic, since I'm probably one of the most public people I know. I can't entirely rationally explain it but it still just freaks me the fuck out.

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

My issue is how people's information that YOU didn't put up is linked to your profile.

And that happens even if you put the privacy settings up, it's just not globally viewable. I've heard of at least two instances however where the servers have glitched out and made all that information public.

Huh? What information? You mean photos or posting on someone's? Otherwise there is no information that someone can put up about someone other themselves...

It's just too much information in a single place and owned all by a single entity. IMO that's just dangerous. But that's my personal preference. Some people don't mind, power to them.

It's all phone numbers and photos though. If you are worried about information owned by a single entity in a single place, I would be more worried about banks. Since that's actually information that does something other then inform the public about how much fun you had at your friend's bbq over the weekend.

[cubed]

OH NO SOMEBODY MIGHT FIND THIS OUT...

Basic Information

Networks:Vancouver, BC
Sex:Male
Birthday:May 20
Hometown:Vancouver, BC
Relationship Status:Single
Religious Views:The Tao of Jim

Personal Information
Interests:music - movies - work
Favorite Music:You name it, I probably listen to it.
Favorite TV Shows:Lost, Heroes, Prison Break, The Sopranos, Entourage, Top Chef, Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares, My Name is Earl
Favorite Books:Siddhartha, Art of War, Sex Money Kiss

Favorite Quotations:
"Life is too short to have anything but delusional notions about yourself." - Gene Simmons

"Call me Helen Keller because I'm a fucking miracle worker!" - Ari Gold

About Me:Sleep? Who needs sleep?

Email:jamccaughraniii@hotmail.com

Website:http://www.gatewaycasinos.com

Work

Employer:Gateway Casinos & EntertainmentPosition:Entertainment Co-ordinator
Time Period:April 2009 - Present
Description:I book and co-ordinate live shows and entertainment for The Grand Villa, Starlight and Cascades Casinos.

Employer:The Plaza Club
Position:Promotions Director
Period:August 2000 - June 2008
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia
Description:I book and promote concerts and events for a night club / live music venue.

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by NinjaBoy

It's all phone numbers and photos though. If you are worried about information owned by a single entity in a single place, I would be more worried about banks. Since that's actually information that does something other then inform the public about how much fun you had at your friend's bbq over the weekend.

Banks however abide by strict privacy codes. Facebook can't even seem to adhere to the most basic of those

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by cubed

OH NO SOMEBODY MIGHT FIND THIS OUT...

Incidentally, all stuff I already knew about you. I even knew that Ari Gold quote. Why am I supposed to sign up for this again?

[cubed]

I've always said I could care less if you sign up.

just don't make it out to be a juggernaut of information hording evil.

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Incidentally, all stuff I already knew about you. I even knew that Ari Gold quote. Why am I supposed to sign up for this again?

Nobody's saying you should sign up...

I think both our replies were to you saying:

-it's a problem if your information becomes public
-it's dangerous to have a company have that much information

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by ebbomega

Banks however abide by strict privacy codes. Facebook can't even seem to adhere to the most basic of those

And banks also have actual information, where'as facebook has nothing of interest, that isn't already public information. So I don't see the point of comparing the two...

[rawb]

just a thought:
-some distant family member/acquaintance adds you on facebook and you pity-accept it
-they commit some crime/felony/act that is unfavorable
-police/future employer/new girlfriends parents now connect you with this person using facebook, instantly causes your grief

just one of many scenarios that could happen and be unfortunate

Originally Posted by rawb

just a thought:
-some distant family member/acquaintance adds you on facebook and you pity-accept it
-they commit some crime/felony/act that is unfavorable
-police/future employer/new girlfriends parents now connect you with this person using facebook, instantly causes your grief

just one of many scenarios that could happen and be unfortunate

happens all the time. i love that the media is making her look like a major eff up due to facebook.

Originally Posted by cubed

Networks:Vancouver, BC
Sex:Male
Birthday:May 20
Hometown:Vancouver, BC

Employer:Gateway Casinos & EntertainmentPosition:Entertainment Co-ordinator
Time Period:April 2009 - Present
Description:I book and co-ordinate live shows and entertainment for The Grand Villa, Starlight and Cascades Casinos.

Employer:The Plaza Club
Position:Promotions Director
Period:August 2000 - June 2008
Location:Vancouver, British Columbia
Description:I book and promote concerts and events for a night club / live music venue.

jim, someone could arguably steal your identity with this information alone. alongside your past two addresses, and you can get on to equifax.

[cubed]

Oh noes!

[NinjaBoy]

Originally Posted by Avana

jim, someone could arguably steal your identity with this information alone. alongside your past two addresses, and you can get on to equifax.

If all you need to get on equifax is someone's age and last two places of employment, I think equifax might be the problem in this equation...