facebook Facebook Faces Intense Scrutiny Over Massive Data Harvesting Scandal Facebook is under heavy fire after a political consulting firm improperly obtains the personal data of up to 87 million users. The social media giant claims the researcher involved lied about his intentions for the harvested information.
facebook Facebook Confirms Up to 87 Million Users Hit by Cambridge Analytica Scandal Facebook reveals that the data firm Cambridge Analytica potentially harvests information from up to 87 million users, a figure much higher than previous estimates. This massive breach highlights significant vulnerabilities in how the social network protects user privacy.
facebook Facebook Stock Plunges in Third Worst Trading Week Ever Facebook experiences a massive 13 percent stock drop as the Cambridge Analytica data scandal triggers government probes and a growing #deletefacebook movement.
facebook Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Massive Facebook Data Breach Mark Zuckerberg finally addresses the Cambridge Analytica scandal, admitting responsibility and outlining new security measures to protect user data.
facebook Facebook Stock Plunges 4.4 Percent Amid Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal Facebook faces a significant stock drop as investors react to the Cambridge Analytica data misuse controversy. The fallout sparks renewed calls for inevitable tech industry regulation.
facebook Facebook Loses $35 Billion as Cambridge Analytica Data Scandal Rocks Tech Stocks Facebook drops 6% in market value after revelations that Cambridge Analytica improperly accessed 50 million user profiles. The scandal triggers a broader tech selloff and prompts calls for new government regulations.