Since discovering a data breach on July 4, Timehop has now admitted that more user data was compromised. Both on its blog and through an interview with TechCrunch, the popular app that shows users social content from previous years clarified the extent of the breach which has now been removed.
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Timehop hit by a security breach that compromised millions of users, social app says
Timehop was hit with a data breach on July 4 that compromised the personal data for nearly everyone who uses the service. Names and emails were exposed for 21 million users, while 4.7 million also had their phone number breached. Timehop announced the compromise on Saturday, July 7.
Instagram tries to explain its user feed algorithm, again
Instagram, the popular photo- and video-sharing app from Facebook can't seem to catch a break. One month after trying to explain how it adds content to feeds, it's out with some more clarification. The all-new "You're All Caught Up" tool is showing up on feeds around the world on iOS and Android devices.
Facebook is testing keyword snooze
You may soon be able to snooze specific keywords in your Facebook News Feed for 30 days.
Facebook is testing Screen Time-like digital wellbeing features for its mobile app
Digital wellbeing is coming into full view with Silicon Valley giants like Apple and Google having unveiled a set of brand new tools recently that show customers how many minutes they've spent on their devices, and now Facebook is following in their footsteps.
In macOS Mojave, Facebook and Twitter lose integration
Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking sites no longer have third-party integration in macOS Mojave. The shift follows a similar move that was enacted with iOS 11 in 2017. With the change, accessing and sharing information with those services on your Mac will require a few more steps.
Facebook rolling out Voice Posts, Stories archive and cloud storage for your media
Facebook today kicked off a staggered roll-out of Voice Posts, Stories archive and cloud storage for users' photos and videos taken with the in-app camera.
Facebook suspends around 200 apps over suspected data misuse
Facebook has removed approximately 200 apps over potential data misuse.
Twitter testing: encrypted DMs, quoting tweets with GIFs & Quality Filter in search results
Twitter is testing protecting users’ private messages with end-to-end encryption.
Facebook is exploring ad-free paid version
Following internal crisis caused by the recent breach of user trust, Facebook is considering a version of its service that would be free of advertising provided users would pay to avoid ads.
Facebook is extending its downvote button trial to more users
Facebook is extending its downvote button trial to more users.
Facebook unveils new privacy controls ahead of GDPR compliance deadline
Facebook is launching new privacy controls following the Cambridge Analytica scandal.