Facebook Discloses Flaw That Made Users' Passwords Visible to Employees

The transcript discusses a security flaw at Facebook where passwords of hundreds of millions of users were stored in a non-encrypted format, visible to employees. The issue was disclosed after a report by Krebs on Security. Facebook claims the problem is resolved and no external access occurred. The incident adds to ongoing trust issues with Facebook, following previous breaches and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Most affected users were on Facebook Lite, with some Instagram accounts also impacted. The transcript highlights concerns about Facebook's internal security practices and its commitment to user privacy.

What impact did the password issue have on Facebook users, according to the report?

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Discuss the implications of Facebook's security practices on user trust.

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