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A Fb Computer virus Uncovered Nameless Admins of Pages

A foul code replace allowed somebody to simply expose which accounts posted to Fb Pages—together with celebrities and politicians—for a number of hours.
A bad code update allowed anyone to easily reveal which accounts posted to Facebook Pages—including celebrities and politicians—for several hours.

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Author: Lily Hay Newman

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