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Zuckerberg's photo release OK, so his photos were a bit lame, but the point they made definitely wasn't. In early December, a Facebook security flaw allowed users to check out site chief executive Mark Zuckerberg's photos that were meant to be private. This came down as the social networking giant was settling a suit from the Federal Trade Commission over -- what else -- privacy. The site has been heavily scrutinized over the year since making changes to its sharing features. Facebook said the flaw was quickly fixed. As for Zuckerberg's photos? Well, they were of puppies and sushi-making with his girlfriend. Nothing racy.
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Boston.com staff and The Associated Press

Zuckerberg's photo release

OK, so his photos were a bit lame, but the point they made definitely wasn't. In early December, a Facebook security flaw allowed users to check out site chief executive Mark Zuckerberg's photos that were meant to be private.

This came down as the social networking giant was settling a suit from the Federal Trade Commission over -- what else -- privacy. The site has been heavily scrutinized over the year since making changes to its sharing features. Facebook said the flaw was quickly fixed. As for Zuckerberg's photos? Well, they were of puppies and sushi-making with his girlfriend. Nothing racy.