Facebook flaw enables users to spy on friends' live chats

Facebook was forced to take its chat system offline after users found a way to spy on friends’ personal information, it was revealed today.

Facebook was forced to take its chat system offline after users found a way to spy on friends’ personal information, it was revealed today.

The security flaw meant users could view other people’s live chats and pending friend requests – processes which are normally meant to be private.

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