Should Facebook Home Be Allowed On Corporate Networks?
Despite assurances by Facebook that its new Home overlay for Android devices does not pose any privacy or security risks, some experts in the field remained unconvinced when it comes to corporate networks.
Despite assurances by Facebook that its new Home overlay for Android devices does not pose any privacy or security risks, some experts in the field remained unconvinced when it comes to corporate networks.
Sophos Security Adviser Chester Wisniewski told Trusted Reviews:
That’s the first thing I would block on my network.
J. Gold Associates Founder and Analyst Jack Gold chimed in:
It just has higher threat levels, because we just don’t know. It’s an Android device under the covers, but what has Facebook done?
IDC Analyst John Grady said:
If you’re using a phone where your entire experience revolves around Facebook, you’re going to be more apt to share information, either purposely or unintentionally.
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