A quick walkthrough to help you download your Google+ data before it’s gone for good.
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Google is shutting down Google+ for consumers following a security breach.
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Google exposed the private details of almost 500,000 Google+ users and then opted not to report the lapse, in part out of concern disclosure would trigger regulatory scrutiny and reputational damage, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people briefed on the matter and documents that discussed it. Shortly after the article was published, Google said it would close the Google+ social networking service to consumers.
The exposure was the result of a flaw in programming interfaces Google made available to developers of applications that interacted with users’ Google+ profiles, Google officials said in a post published after the WSJ report. From 2015 to March 2018, the APIs made it possible for developers to view profile information not marked as public, including full names, email addresses, birth dates, gender, profile photos, places lived, occupation, and relationship status. Data exposed didn’t include Google+ posts, messages, Google account data, phone numbers, or G Suite content. Some of the users affected included paying G Suite users.
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai knew of the glitch and the decision not to publicly disclose it, the WSJ reported. Based on a two-week test designed to measure the impact of the API bugs before they were fixed, Google analysts believe that data for 496,951 users was improperly exposed. According to the report:
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Instagram has introduced another Snapchat-inspired feature that makes it easier for users to connect with people they meet in-person.
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Facebook is improving Marketplace for buyers and sellers with updates that include new AI features.
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Facebook is rolling out new job tools to help businesses hire seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season.
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LinkedIn is working on a series of changes to sponsored content that are designed to generate more actionable clicks.
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Facebook is making its ‘Premieres’ feature available to everyone, which allows pages to publish pre-recorded video as “live” content.
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Want to generate much higher levels of sustained engagement on LinkedIn? Then check out these four tips.
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Looking for a new job? Use these five tips to position yourself for job hunting success on social media.
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