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Facebook Leaks once again

Facebook (yes again)
Exploit: Unsecured JavaScript file/ supply chain
Risk to Small Business: High: A supply chain vendor that leaks data will tarnish the reputation of business.
Risk to Exploited Individuals: Moderate: The data the quiz app is leaking could be used in spear phishing attacks.
Facebook: A social media site that has over 2 billion monthly active users.
Date Occurred/Discovered: End of 2016-present
Date Disclosed: June 28, 2018
Data Compromised: 

  • Facebook ID
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Language
  • Gender
  • Date of birth
  • Profile picture
  • Cover photo
  • Currency
  • Devices used
  • When your information was last updated
  • Posts
  • Statuses
  • Photos
  • Friends on Facebook

How it was compromised: Any third party can view.
https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/28/facepalm-2/

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