An alleged robber was caught after trying to buddy up to the woman he bashed over the head, say police. The next day, she got a friend request. She didn’t recognise his face, but she did recognise a triangular tattoo on his neck.
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NSA facial recognition program scours web for images to identify suspects
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has been collecting millions of images from the web and storing them in a database that can be mined by facial recognition software for identifying surveillance targets, a new report says.
Is Facebook coming for your kids?
It’s once again filed a patent application for a system that lets children sign up with the authorisation of a parent, as opposed to just slipping through the cracks by lying about their age. Is Facebook doing enough to keep them safe? 
Our online advertising model fails have put us all in danger
Why hand over hard-earned cash for something when we can get the same thing for free? It seems like a no-brainer, but our unwillingness to pay for things directly has led the internet into a dark and dangerous corner where a dependence on advertising is putting our privacy and security on the line.
Iranian court beckons Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to answer accusations of privacy violation
An Iranian court has not only opened a case against Facebook’s instant-message services WhatsApp and Instagram; it’s also summoned that “American Zionist” Mark Zuckerberg himself to answer complaints of privacy violation.
5 tips to make your Facebook account safer [UPDATED]
Here’s an updated version of our invaluable tips to make your Facebook account safer. We take you step-by-step through the settings and options to limit your post visibility and prevent unauthorised access. Have you done all five?
Google’s vision: ads on cars, refrigerators, watches, thermostats, and yes, glasses
A recently released SEC filing shows that Google expects advertising to creep into every crevice of the Internet of Things. Say good morning to your house – sounds like it will someday know when you’re out of bed and ready to be marketed at!
Facebook finally makes public sharing ‘opt-in’ for new users, gives everyone else more controls
It’s been 10 years since Facebook gave the world a reason to share everything with everyone – but the social media giant is finally acknowledging its privacy pitfalls.
Facebook wants to listen in on your TV and music
Facebook proposes to recognize and post news feed updates about the TV shows and movies you’re watching, and songs you’re listening to. One assumes – well, one hopes – the company won’t be eavesdropping NSA-style with the new feature. 
Facebook introduces Bullying Prevention Centre for UK, Europe
The new center offers a reporting flow that’s smarter about language (e.g. don’t use the term “report” with kids – it makes them feel like stool pigeons) and offers kids the option of getting help from someone in their circle if they need it. 