Short Bytes:A Belgian ethical hacker has created an online tool, named Stalkscan, that shows you how powerful Facebook’s search tool is and what kind of information is available on the social network publicly. All you need to do is type the URL of a person’s profile in the web interface and you’re good to go. The creator of the tool also outlines that the tool doesn’t violate Facebook’s privacy policies.
Now, a Belgian ethical hacker hascreated an online toolto tell you how much of Facebook data is public. Others can also use this tool to snoop for all your public pictures. I guess that’s why it’s called Stalkscan.
Before going ahead and telling you more about it, let me tell you that its creator declares that the tool doesn’t violate any privacy settings of Facebook. Also, the site isn’t affiliated with Facebook.
One can use this creepy search engine for Facebook to filter users on the basis of sex, location, relationship status, etc. Wondering what pictures your crush liked today, Stalkscan can tell you that. You can see his/her comments, interests, friends, etc.
Please note that if someone, who isn’t in your Facebook friend, is using privacy settings intelligently, Stalkscan won’t be able to sniff much. So, do make appropriate changes and harden your Facebook profile.
Many of you might be thinking that Stalkscan does nothing extraordinary, it just tells you what’s out there. Well, I second that. But, it helps you ditch all those complex search strings to make use of Facebook’s Graph Search. Now everything is just a click away.
It’ll be also interesting to see how Facebook reacts. Facebook isknown to curb such servicesand tools that put it in the bad light. So, what are your guesses? Will Facebook allow this service to thrive? Don’t forget to share your views and feedback.
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