▲ the function of `View as` in Facebook

The function that hackers use is 'Views' that user can check how my accounts seem to other users in advance. They broke the security barrier by putting the bugs which can replicate and attacked specific function of codes to overwrite user accounts. Facebook said that they were solving the problem and report this accident to the authority of criminal investigation but it isn't precise whether numerous personal information used another purpose. Also, Facebook said that hackers stole the token to access the accounts and they investigate doubtful actions. Facebook could not find out who and where did this.

▲ A number of Facebook users was hacked

According to Bloom Bug, Facebook will be hard to get user's trust as this personal information leaks before Mark Zuckerberg made an appointment to protect the users' data and invest in security last April. Moreover, as CA (Cambridge Analytica), England data analysis company, hacked 87 million people's account and according to Wired magazine, if they get the right that approach to the Facebook account, profile and another information can possible to be exposed, it is unknown if Facebook retains their position. This day, the Facebook stock was increased 3 percentage and 4 of 1 people leave their accounts.

▲ Numerous people are Facebook users

I strongly believe that the more people use this SNS, the more reinforce the security. Also, they should deal with strange accounts to prepare the damage of leaks. The most important meaning of SNS is giving the trust of Social Media like security and functions as well as sharing the information or making the relationship. Therefore, Facebook managers pay attention not to happen damage of personal information leaks.

Sep. 30th, by June Hyunji