Facebook nymwars: Disproportionately outing LGBT performers, users furious

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Friday, September 12th, 2014
Facebook nymwars: Disproportionately outing LGBT performers, users furious
Facebook is enforcing its “real names” policy, insidiously outing a disproportionate number of gay, trans and adult performers — placing them at risk for attacks, stalking, privacy violations and more.

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Posted on: September 11, 2014 1:43 am
​Facebook launches ThreatExchange: Can information sharing thwart cyberattacks?
Facebook has launched ThreatExchange, a social network of sorts designed to allow companies to share information and intelligence about cyberthreats. The move is the latest example in how an age of cooperation may be emerging as companies increasingly battle cyberattacks of various stripes.
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