Lecture Notes: Facebook Hacking and Cookies Discussion

Introduction

• The lecture discusses a viral Facebook video hack and usage of cookies by Facebook.

Facebook Video Hack

• Video by @elkeyzandstra titled "WHO ELSE KNEW ABOUT THIS HACK"
• Viral stats: over 14K views and 29K reactions.
• Utilizes hashtags to increase visibility:
  • #fyp
  • #comedy
  • #explore
  • #instagood
  • #reaction

Facebook Cookies Overview

• Facebook uses cookies to enhance user experience.
• Cookies help in:
  • Providing and improving content on Meta Products.
  • Enhancing safety and user account security.
  • Delivering personalized ads both on and off Meta Products.

Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality.
• Cookies from Other Companies:
  • Used for showing ads and offering additional features (maps, videos).
  • These cookies are optional, and user consent is needed.

User Control over Cookies

• Users can manage cookie preferences through:
  • Cookies Policy.
  • Browser settings.
  • Meta Products account settings.

Additional Information

• Descriptions of cookies and their usage:
  • What cookies are.
  • Purpose of cookies.
  • Usage in Meta Products.
• Users encouraged to learn more and manage their choices via provided resources.
• Option to allow or decline optional cookies.