: This was the primary way accounts were actually stolen. Fake login pages (often looking exactly like the 2012 Facebook UI) would be sent via email or message. Once a user entered their credentials, the "hacker" had their password. Sidejacking (Firesheep)
The incident led to a renewed focus on security and bug bounty programs at Facebook. The company has since improved its security measures and now offers a robust bug bounty program that rewards researchers for discovering and reporting vulnerabilities. hackear facebook 2012
Facebook's white-hat program was still relatively new, having launched in late 2011. Quick Review Checklist for your Draft: : This was the primary way accounts were actually stolen