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Is Facebook Really Shutting Down For 3 Days
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Uh-oh!It could be you, or it could be us, but there's no page here.Search. Umm. Search Primary Menu Skip to content Adobo What? About Us The Book Version Projects We Support Mini-Grants Viewership Contact Us Search for: Business, International, Technology FACEBOOK WILL TOTALLY SHUT DOWN WORLDWIDE FOR THREE DAYS FOR MAJOR MAINTENANCE December 28, 2013 Pol Pinoy 8 Comments Menlo Park, California Facebook has not been immune from glitches, viruses and technical challenges, just like most Silicon Valley companies like Apple, Google, and eBay. You're in! Thanks for signing up. (LogOut/Change) You are commenting using your Facebook account. Reply Graham Cluley says: February 9, 2013 at 8:10 am You say that, but our stats show that a surprising number of Facebook users are *searching* the internet for advice on this topic. Reply Ellen says: February 9, 2013 at 3:19 am Ditto what John saidthis is no different (IMHO) from any of the other hundreds or millions of jokes that go around that might make people think for a moment before groaning and going on with their lives. Powered by WordPress.com VIP Designed and Developed by Crowd Favorite . 1 to Jan. Faites passer vos contacts pour qu'ils soient au courant!!!How Do We Know This Is a Prank?It's true that you can't access Facebook on February 29, 30, and 31 but not because it will be "closed." What's the real reason? Because with the exception ofleap yearsthe month of February only has 28 days.Think someone is pulling our legs? Seems likely!More Facebook Closedown PranksFor some reason, pranksters think it's particularly funny to spread the fake news that Facebook will be shutting down. Reply barbara says: February 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm I'm Jewish, so here's a bit of yiddish re "chain letter" oi gevult!! Picture me shaking my head in disbelief!!! Reply John says: February 8, 2013 at 1:43 pm I am sorry, but this one is such an obvious joke that I shared itto make fun of those other chain letter things. Thank You, The Mafia Wars Team Reply Snert says: February 7, 2013 at 1:11 am Isn't that same days they shut down the internet so they can clean the cat hairs out of the pipes? Reply says: February 7, 2013 at 8:56 am Reply herrrektor says: February 7, 2013 at 10:40 am Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't it be "there are no plans"? Reply Nigel says: February 7, 2013 at 4:28 pm I have found that I have no privacy issues with Facebook provided I use it only on the 32nd day (or later) of each month. (LogOut/Change) Cancel Connecting to %s Notify me of new comments via email. Follow gcluley chain letterFacebookHoax Free tools Sophos Homefor Windows and Mac XG FirewallHome Edition Mobile Securityfor Android Virus Removal Tool Antivirusfor Linux Post navigation Previous: Anatomy of a bug how Mac OS X chokes if you say FILENext: Twitter looking to hire two-factor authentication brains About the author Graham Cluley 14 comments on “Facebook will be closed for maintenance between Feb 29-31 joke chain letter spreads” mittfh says: February 6, 2013 at 12:17 pm I thought this joke sounded familiar& it was doing the rounds two years ago (2011) and prompted a Naked Security article (handily enough, it's the top related link). Faites passer vos contacts pour qu'ils soient au courant!!! But versions of the message have also been reported in English: WARNING!! Facebook will be closed for maintenance from February 29th to 31st!! Facebook wants YOU to Share this message with at least 15 of your friends for the best chance of alerting everyone. (LogOut/Change) You are commenting using your Twitter account. Theres an important lesson here dont believe everything you read on the internet, and think twice before passing a story onto your friends. GLOBAL EDITION The Adobo Chronicles is now a registered trademark with the U.S. Hope that explains our logic in posting this advisory. Thank you for signing up. It will be back online at 12:01 am on March 1, 2014. Related Post navigation Previous PostPEOPLE FLOCKING TO POLYNESIA FOR FREE WI-FINext PostANOTHER COUP IN THE PHILIPPINES? 8 thoughts on “FACEBOOK WILL TOTALLY SHUT DOWN WORLDWIDE FOR THREE DAYS FOR MAJOR MAINTENANCE” zoe lee harris says: March 2, 2014 at 2:39 am so what will happen when we can log back in to facebook? what would have changed? and whats the whole point of shutting it dow for 3 whole point? LikeLike Reply Pingback: Facebook To Shut Down For Three Days Black & Right Robert Sprouse says: February 18, 2014 at 8:01 pm Thats pretty funny, February doesnt have that many days in it check your calendar. I had to go post it so I can see which ones of my friends are dumb enough to believe it and freak out! Reply daniellynet says: February 6, 2013 at 8:43 pm imasmf Then they think the same and share it too! Haha. Patent and Trademark Office Registration # 4711386 The writing's in the sand.Views 25,588,983 hits Support Us! SEARCH BY KEY WORDS Search for: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Twitter Follow adobochronicles Follow on WordPress.com Follow Blog via Email Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. So, although its blatantly obvious to you that its nonsense, theres clearly a significant pool of people who might be wondering if it is true or not. We are sorry for the inconvenience but look for some exciting new new game play when we come back online March 1st. Besides which, a lot of folks are all too willing to share silly jokes and links with their friends on Facebook even though we know that habitually opening content like that from your pals accounts can make it more likely that you will be duped by a scammy or malicious link. Join the Naked Security from Sophos Facebook page, where more than 200,000 people regularly share information on threats and discuss the latest security news. Advertisements Rate this:Share this:RedditLinkedInFacebookTwitterGoogleEmailPinterestLike this:Like Loading. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: Email (required) (Address never made public) Name (required) Website You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Hoax news story spreads like wildfire SOPHOS About Naked Security About Sophos Send us a tip Cookies Privacy Legal Network Protection XG Firewall UTM Secure Wi-Fi Secure Web Gateway Secure Email Gateway Enduser Protection Enduser Protection Bundles Endpoint Antivirus Sophos Cloud Mobile Control SafeGuard Encryption Server Protection Virtualization Security Server Security SharePoint Security Network Storage Antivirus PureMessage Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn Feed 1997 - 2018 Sophos Ltd. Via Facebook Whimsy Urban Legends Rumors & Hoaxes In the News Classic & Historic Legends Animal Folklore Scary Stories Political Humor Web Humor Weird News Social News Paranormal UFOs by David Emery Updated March 30, 2017 Have you read a helpful notice that lets you know that Facebook will be closed for maintenance on February29, 30, and 31? Did you believe if?Example #1:As shared on Facebook, Jan. 7, 2013:WARNING!Facebook will be closed down for maintenance from February 29th to 31st!!. I just saw the Facebook to shut down and thought no theyre not and searched. Tell your friends!! Example #3:As shared on Facebook, Feb. Guru Mediation:. When you have a billion people using one site, there are bound to be some who arent. Please try again. 29LiveScience, 6 February 2013Please Stop Sharing This Idiotic Facebook Shut-Down HoaxThe Daily Dot, 6 February 2013 Continue Reading Interesting Leap Day Statistics Is Facebook Going to Start Charging Membership Fees? No, WhatsApp Is NOT Going to Start Charging Inactive Users What Is Profile Cloning on Facebook? Urban Legends Learn the History of How Mark Zuckerberg Invented Facebook Facts about the Internet genius and billionaire behind Facebook Who Is the 12th Imam? Best Practices for Small Boat Cooling 30 College Scholarships With February Deadlines Scam Posts Claim 700-Pound Snake Found in a Lake Are Poisoned Perfume Samples Being Sent Through the Mail? Common Misinformation About Your Facebook Privacy Settings Regards, Sincerely, Best: The Complimentary Close in a Letter or Email Watch Out for the "Anaconda Swallows Zookeeper" Video Scam The Best Jokes About Facebook by Late Night Hosts . Readers with long memories will remember that this is not the first time that a hoax has spread claiming that Facebook will shut down 5a02188284
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