Hacked again. Had enough?

[smhardesty]

So Facebook has once again been hacked to the extent they've been forced to publicly admit it. Some very personal data belonging to 50 million or more (most likely lots more) has been gleaned from Facebook servers. I've actually lost track of how many breaches they have admitted publicly. You can bet there have been dozens more minor events that they managed to contain or cover up. Hopefully, you won't take Zuckerberg's word for how much, and what type of data was gleaned from their systems. 

The real question is, "Have you had enough?" I get all sorts of strange responses when I ask people that question. One of my favorites has to be, "Well I don't put my credit card info on Facebook so I'm OK." They don't want your credit card info. They want your name, address, phone number, email address, and SSN if possible. Maybe you don't have all that data in one spot on Facebook, but then again maybe they got the rest of the info when they hacked into a bank or some other site. And whether they ever admit it, data in the PMs you send and receive on Facebook aren't immune to hackers. Think hard about what info you have shared with others via PMs. Scary, ain't it?

Facebook is dangerous. Most social diseases are. The question isn't if, it's when.

Just one man's opinion.

[89AKurt]

The NSA is watching us too.  

Guess Zuckerturd was too busy worrying about "Fake News".   Fakebook also does not seem able to spot those cute bimbos who want to friend me like every day, who have porn posted on their accounts.  How hard can it be to identify URLs so scammers can't set up new accounts?

[SfanGoch]

Mach nichts to me. I use a phony name, info and email there.  

[smhardesty]

1 hour ago, SfanGoch said:

Mach nichts to me. I use a phony name, info and email there.  

That's a good deal, but you still leave your computer open to all sorts of nefarious probing. Data on your hard drive is vulnerable as well as the very real possibility of malware being planted. You have to be sure and provide an extra layer of protection to your PC.

[smhardesty]

1 hour ago, 89AKurt said:

Fakebook also does not seem able to spot those cute bimbos who want to friend me like every day, who have porn posted on their accounts.  How hard can it be to identify URLs so scammers can't set up new accounts?

You're dead on there, for sure. My wife has an account against my strenuous objections. Nothing is set to "Public", but her activity stream is filled with ads for everything under the sun. How do they manage to slip through all that wonderful security Zuckerberg claims they have in place?

[Dave Van]

NO facespace here.........many reasons.....

[Classicgas]

Another reason not to be on it. Wife is. I hate it.

[Xingu]

You are vulnerable every time you turn your computer/tablet/phone on and connect to the internet. Someone will find a way to get your information....eventually.

[SfanGoch]

6 hours ago, smhardesty said:

That's a good deal, but you still leave your computer open to all sorts of nefarious probing. Data on your hard drive is vulnerable as well as the very real possibility of malware being planted. You have to be sure and provide an extra layer of protection to your PC.

I haven't been hacked or had any malware on my box in 11 years. I have the system well protected against any intrusive programs.  I use  Firefox Tor Browser and HideMyIP. It makes FB and Google's tracking software go nuts when I use an IP from places like Tajikistan or Albania. 

[bobthehobbyguy]

Not an issue for me. Never had and never will have a Facebook or other social media account.

[NYLIBUD]

Well that's why I don't use FB.People put so much of their personal info on there,what do u expect?Social media can be pretty harmful,even if you are very careful,and thing things are secure.No way,not for me. 

[Mike999]

4 hours ago, SfanGoch said:

I haven't been hacked or had any malware on my box in 11 years. I have the system well protected against any intrusive programs.  I use  Firefox Tor Browser and HideMyIP. It makes FB and Google's tracking software go nuts when I use an IP from places like Tajikistan or Albania. 

Paranoid here too. The only glitch I got was when I foolishly clicked on a link in e-mail from a friend who had been hacked.  My only FB friends are in a Secret Group and all my signup data is fake. I may create a public account or two just for this hobby. Maybe. In general I hate FB.  It was, is and always has been about data-gathering and marketing, IMO.

Like that "tracking/follow" thing you mention, which is downright creepy, but I get that in here too.  Anything I've viewed on eBay or Googled for the past few days follows me. It's like trying to shop in a store, but having a weirdo clerk follow you around waving stuff in your face, asking "Do you want to buy THIS?"  No.

A couple other programs I like are Malwarebytes, to scan for stuff anti-virus might not catch.  And CCleaner, to take out the trash, wipe free space and keep the Windows Registry tuned up. Both are free programs, but will nag you to buy the full versions. 

Edited September 29, 2018 by Mike999
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[bobthehobbyguy]

6 hours ago, Xingu said:

You are vulnerable every time you turn your computer/tablet/phone on and connect to the internet. Someone will find a way to get your information....eventually.

That true but there's no reason to make easy for them. I remember reading a whIle back that the state of Ohio had there voter database open to the public. With that info and all the fb info that were able to gather a lot of personal info. Its unnerving how much personal info people give out with little thought.

[blunc]

faceborg would reduce my already nonexistent model building time...

[Ace-Garageguy]

What bothered me about Facebarf was the fact that personal info I HAD NEVER PUBLISHED miraculously showed up in my profile. Beyond acceptable limits of "intrusive", if you ask me.

[iamsuperdan]

Meh, I'm on FB. It's locked down as much as possible, and I've never had anything nefarious happen there. I spend more time with Instagram though. Not so many idiots.

 

As for security...

[smhardesty]

2 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

Meh, I'm on FB. It's locked down as much as possible, and I've never had anything nefarious happen there.

You'd never know if a successful hack of your PC or Facebook's servers had happened. It's what takes place after the hack that's dangerous. Take it from a former hacker. The fun is in being able to hack whatever, whenever, and however you want without being found. 

I spent one summer several years ago playing with bookkeepers and accountants in a large financial institution. I'd take some money out of an account so their books wouldn't balance. They would eventually do a write off and get things in balance. So I'd put the money back in, then add a little extra to throw them back out of balance. It was fun for a 2 to 3 month period. I've been inside an awful lot of supposedly secure systems. I finally gave it up mostly because it was too easy to do.

And as for your statement that your Facebook is "locked down", well, I did get a pretty good chuckle out of that.

[Tom Geiger]

anyone else see the irony of complaining about one social media site on another?

 

[iamsuperdan]

39 minutes ago, smhardesty said:

You'd never know if a successful hack of your PC or Facebook's servers had happened. It's what takes place after the hack that's dangerous. Take it from a former hacker. The fun is in being able to hack whatever, whenever, and however you want without being found. 

I spent one summer several years ago playing with bookkeepers and accountants in a large financial institution. I'd take some money out of an account so their books wouldn't balance. They would eventually do a write off and get things in balance. So I'd put the money back in, then add a little extra to throw them back out of balance. It was fun for a 2 to 3 month period. I've been inside an awful lot of supposedly secure systems. I finally gave it up mostly because it was too easy to do.

And as for your statement that your Facebook is "locked down", well, I did get a pretty good chuckle out of that.

Statement was actually "locked down as much as possible." 

 

Nothing on the internet is secure. Including this place.

[smhardesty]

57 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said:

Nothing on the internet is secure. Including this place.

You're 100% correct. To be 100% secure, never turn it on. Even if you're not connected to the 'Net you're not safe. I learned that a LOT of years ago. I was called in by a customer with a strange problem. They didn't even have a modem on the PC, or a phone line anywhere nearby, but the machine was exhibiting problems consistent with a viral infection. I did some checking and threw on my floppy disc anti-virus checker. The PC was infected. But HOW? So I started questioning the family. Turned out they had installed a joy stick recently and the problem started shortly after. I installed my anti-virus on the PC, then ran a check of the driver disc that was included with the joy stick. Sure enough it was infected.

Long story short, they contacted the manufacturer who confirmed the problem and explained that a disgruntled employee intentionally infected a whole batch of driver discs. The family received their money back, an amount equal to my bill, and a check for an additional $100. It was the very first time I had even heard of such a thing.

So, to be 100% safe, don't even turn it on.

[Ace-Garageguy]

1 hour ago, Tom Geiger said:

anyone else see the irony of complaining about one social media site on another?

 

Anyone know the difference between apples and oranges?  

[Ace-Garageguy]

14 minutes ago, smhardesty said:

...So, to be 100% safe, don't even turn it on.

Which is part of the laugh I usually get from the legions of lock-step consumer drones who think the "internet of things" is a really good idea.  

PS. I get bogus bullexhaust emails supposedly originating from many people I know, a result of THEIR address lists having been compromised somewhere along the line.

Edited September 30, 2018 by Ace-Garageguy

[espo]

And now you know why I'll never be found on Facebook. My life isn't that exciting anyway and it really isn't anyone's business what I'm doing.  

[smhardesty]

4 hours ago, espo said:

And now you know why I'll never be found on Facebook. My life isn't that exciting anyway and it really isn't anyone's business what I'm doing.  

X2

[Deuces]

On 9/29/2018 at 9:58 AM, bobthehobbyguy said:

Not an issue for me. Never had and never will have a Facebook or other social media account.

You the man!!!! Same here.... I don't do that garbage.... ??