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    FACEBOOK BREACHES

    In April 2021, Facebook experienced a data breach where


    hackers exploited a vulnerability in facebooks system
    that exposed the personal information of millions of
    users.The breach was investigated by Ireland's Data
    Protection Commission (DPC) to determine if the
    company complied with Europe's General Data
    Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws. This event led to a
    significant fine being imposed on Meta, formerly known
    as Facebook, in November 2022.

    ❏ The breach impacted data related to over 533


    million from 106 countries users and there
    accounts were compromised.
    ❏ The data exposed in the breach included full names,
    phone numbers, locations, and birthdates of Facebook
    users was leaked
    ❏ In July 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted
    3-2 to approve fining Facebook $5 billion to finally
    settle the investigation into the data breach.
    Ireland’s Data Protection Commission hit
    Meta with a €265 million fine (about $276
    million USD).

    Facebook's solution
    In response to the hack, Facebook made changes to
    their systems to prevent unauthorized data
    scraping. While specific security measures remain
    unclear, the company has taken steps to address
    the issue and is reviewing the decision made by
    Ireland's Data Protection Commission. Facebook's
    efforts aim to protect user data and prevent similar
    incidents from happening in the future.
    1ST DATA BREACH OF FACEBOOK
    ❏ 2005: MIT Proves a Point by Gathering Data on 70,000 Users

    The first known Facebook security violation took place in December 2005 when researchers at
    MIT developed a script that could download publicly posted information. In this case,
    researchers were trying to prove that social media users were vulnerable to leaks because of
    their over-sharing of information online. This MIT group then gained personal data on over
    70,000 users without getting their permission.

    Whether we like it or not, any information we post publicly will be harvested and used either
    maliciously - such as to hack our accounts - or for seemingly innocuous purposes like targeted
    ads.
    s
    Ethics violated are -
    ➢ Informed Consent
    ➢ Privacy and Confidentiality
    ➢ Respect for Persons
    ❏ 2014: Cambridge Analytica scandal
    In the 2010s, personal data belonging to millions of Facebook users was collected without their
    consent by British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica, predominantly to be used for political
    advertising. The data was collected through an app called "This Is Your Digital Life", developed by data
    scientist Aleksandr Kogan and his company Global Science Research in 2013.. The scandal, revealed in
    2018, led to widespread outrage, regulatory investigations, and scrutiny of Facebook's data privacy
    practices.

    ● cambridge Analytica, a data analytics


    Ethics violated - firm, exploited the personal
    information of millions of Facebook
    ➢ Privacy
    users without their consent.
    ➢ Transparency ● The firm accessed this data through a
    ➢ Trust third-party app that collected
    information exposing a total of 87
    ➢ Informed Consent million users' data.
    During the testimony, Mark Zuckerberg publicly apologized for the breach of private data:
    "It was my mistake, and I'm sorry. I started Facebook, I run it, and I'm responsible for
    what happens here". Zuckerberg said that in 2013 Aleksandr Kogan had created a
    personality quiz app, which was installed by 300,000 people.
    -Lesson-
    The Cambridge Analytica scandal teaches us a number vital lessons in the
    importance of integrity:

    1. Data Ethics: Companies must uphold strong ethical standards when


    handling user data, respecting their privacy, and obtaining explicit
    consent.
    2. Accountability: Tech giants like Facebook must be held accountable
    for their actions, and regulatory bodies play a crucial role in ensuring
    data protection.
    3. Transparency: Transparency in data usage and sharing is essential for
    maintaining user trust.
    How and Why this Breaches happen ?
    Third-Party Access: Facebook allowed third-party developers significant access to user data
    through its APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). This access was meant to facilitate
    app integrations and enhance user experience but also allowed for potential misuse and
    unauthorized data harvesting.

    Insufficient Oversight: There were instances where Facebook did not adequately monitor how
    third-party developers were using the data they accessed. This lack of oversight contributed
    to situations where developers could collect and use data beyond what users might
    reasonably expect.

    Policy Loopholes: At certain points, Facebook's policies regarding data sharing and privacy
    were not stringent enough to prevent abuse. For example, prior to changes in its API
    policies, apps could gather extensive personal data not only from users who interacted
    directly with the app but also from their friends, potentially without their explicit consent

    Data Security: There were also instances of data breaches where hackers exploited
    vulnerabilities in Facebook's systems to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. Despite
    efforts to enhance security measures, these breaches exposed personal information to
    unauthorized parties.
    Overview
    The Facebook data breaches underscore critical issues in data privacy and
    cybersecurity. They reveal both the vulnerabilities inherent in large-scale data
    platforms and the challenges of safeguarding user information in an era of
    increasingly sophisticated cyber threats(exploit vulnerabilities to steal information
    and money and are developing capabilities to disrupt, destroy, or threaten the delivery of
    essential services.)While Facebook has taken steps to address these issues, the
    incidents highlight the need for ongoing vigilance and improvement in data
    protection practices.

    Some key takeaways to prevent all this things:


    ➢ Need for Stronger Security:Continuous improvement in security measures is
    essential to protect user data and prevent future breaches.
    ➢ Importance of Transparency:Clear communication about data handling
    practices and breach responses is crucial for maintaining user trust.
    ➢ Regulatory Oversight:Effective regulation and oversight are necessary to
    ensure that companies adhere to high standards of data privacy and security.
    Conclusion
    Overall, the Facebook data breaches serve as a stark reminder of
    the complexities involved in managing digital privacy and the
    need for robust, proactive measures to protect sensitive
    information.

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