Uploaded August 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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A Developer from Palestine discovered a security loophole that allowed Facebook users to post on anyone's timeline, even if they are not friends. When Facebook was dismissive, he decided to prove that the hack was real, by posting on Mark Zuckerberg's wall. Annie explains how he accomplished this, and why he will not be receiving a reward for his discovery.

Do you think Khalil should be compensated for his discovery? Let us know in the comments!

UPDATE: mashable.com/2013/08/20/facebook-timeline-hacker

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Host: Annie Gaus
Producer: Lauren Rudser
Associate Producers: Todd Boudreaux, Chastity Vicencio
Editor: Frank Knight