Personal details of Facebook users could potentially be stolen, the BBC technology programme Click has found.
The popular social networking site allows users to add a variety of applications to their profile.
But a malicious program, masquerading as a harmless application, could potentially harvest personal data.
Facebook says users should exercise caution when adding applications. Any programs which violate their terms will be removed, the network said.
When you add an application, unless you say otherwise, it is given access to most of the information in your profile. That includes information you have on your friends even if they think they have tight security settings.
So, to become a victim, you dont' have to add the malicious app, you just have to be a friend of someone who has.
The only way to be completely protected from applications skimming information about you and your friends is to erase all the applications on your profile and opt to not use any applications in the future.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/click_online/7375772.stm
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