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Stories about: email matching

Facebook Still Exposes Sensitive Information via Login Page The Facebook login page generates an overly explicit error when an incorrect email is inputted, possibly allowing attackers to match stolen information to accounts. The Register reports that Facebook's login page is still leaking sensitive information, even though the website has just reversed a login feature th... 19 August 2010 16:35 GMT Facebook Misguided Feature Can Enhance Phishing Attacks A Facebook feature, which displays the profile matching an email address used in a failed login attempt can be leveraged by phishers to increase the credibility of their scams.In a new example of Facebook features being designed with complete disregard for security, whenever a bad password is provided during authenti... 11 August 2010 08:38 GMT