Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been fined $102 million for storing millions of Instagram passwords in plain text. This security breach put users at risk of having their accounts compromised. The company has since addressed the issue and taken steps to improve data protection measures.
Link: https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/meta-fined-102-million-for-storing-passwords-in-plain-text-110049679.html
Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41678840
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2024-09-28 08:44:01
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