Facebook Privacy: Password Leaks, Bugs, Dodgy VPNs, and Propaganda

Join Christian Cawley and James Frew as they break down the recent Facebook privacy scandals and investigate your options. From storing passwords in plain text, exposing your photos, and demanding email passwords from new users, Facebook has had a nightmarish six months.

Don't let their nightmare ruin your online privacy.

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Here are the links to the recent Facebook privacy issues we discuss:

• Facebook admits storing passwords in plain text
• New Facebook bug exposes your photos
• Facebook's VPN controversy
• Daily Telegraph to publish Facebook puff pieces
• Facebook demands email passwords from new users

This week's Really Useful Podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley and James Frew, who you can chat with on Twitter:

• @thegadgetmonkey
• @jimjamfroo

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