Facebook bug exposes photos of 6.8 million users: Here’s everything to know

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Facebook bug exposes photos of 6.8 million users: Here’s everything to know

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Facebook has revealed that a software bug exposed the photos of up to 6.8 million users, including pictures they had not posted.

Important Facts

  1. According to Facebook, the bug affected people who used Facebook Login for third-party apps and granted them permission to access their photos.
  2. Facebook is currently under the scrutiny for security-related issues and how its management handled the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
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