Get the magazine exclusively for web professionals

Subscribe Now

Facebook Adopts OAuth Security Measures

Posted on

  • email
  • twitter
  • facebook
  • share this

share this

advertisement

Following the recent Facebook security flaw uncovered by Symantec, both companies issued recommendations for users and third-party app developers looking to plug any data leaks once and for all. Facebook is putting the word out to developers that it will be migrating to the newer OAuth 2.0 open standard by September 1, and that all developers will need to obtain their SSL certificates by October 1. The migration to OAuth was already a planned security measure also taken by Twitter in late 2010, but then it was fast-tracked by Facebook after the discovery of a bug that potentially compromised millions of users’ personal data. In the meantime, Symantec warned, Facebook users would be wise to change their passwords as soon as possible.

 

Explore the WEB 100!

Discover the Tactics and Techniques of the Top Digital Enterprises
today in Website Magazine's Special Spring Issue - Web 100.

 


Login To Comment

forget your login information?

Become a Member

Not already a part of our community? Sign up to participate in the discussion. It’s free and quick.

Sign Up

Be the first to comment on this article

  • Explore the WEB 100!

    Discover the Tactics and Techniques of the Top Digital Enterprises today in Website Magazine's Special Spring Issue - Web 100. Learn more...
  •  

advertisement

999 E Touhy Ave, Suite 590
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Toll Free: 1.800.817.1518
International: 1.773.628.2779
Fax: 1.773.272.0920
Email: info@websitemagazine.com

Facebook


Twitter