It seems like there is a never ending battle between Facebook privacy snafus and their attempts to regain user trust by implementing enhanced privacy and safety features. More times than not, it is a one step forward and two steps back scenario. Facebook’s latest features to be implemented in the coming month include one-time passwords and remote logout for all users. One time passwords offer a great way to login from public access points, unsecured wifi networks etc. Users can text “otp” 32665 and Facebook will send a temporary password that is good for one login. The password also expires in twenty minutes. You must have your mobile number set on your Facebook account for this feature to work. The remote logout feature allows a user to end a Facebook session from a remote location. For example, you accidentally forget to sign out of your Facebook from work. When you get home, you could login to Facebook and terminate that connection.

Other stories we followed this week relating to privacy and safety issues of social networking sites are listed below:

US federal agencies use social networks to spy on Americans

Skype Meets Facebook – But Not Without Problems

Security expert warns Facebook’s new password feature may not be safe

Bruce Schneier Calls Facebook Worst Privacy Offender

Scams of the Week

Some new scams surfaced this week, along with an old one making a comeback!

Profile Spy / Watcher Scam

Find out the very nasty Truth about McDonalds food! Facebook Scam

“OMG! Im never going to send another text message again after seeing this!” Facebook Scam

Other notable Facebook stories we followed:

41% of web users share online passwords

Bing Likes Facebook

Danish court blocks media from quoting Facebook ‘friends’

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