Facebook bug reset 14 million users to public sharing

During several days in May when Facebook was testing a new feature, it reset the accounts of 14 million users to share posts publicly by default, CNN reports.

Why it matters: Facebook is already in the crosshairs of legislators and regulators for mishandling user data, and many users already think the social network does a bad job of protecting their privacy. Every new incident adds to the problem — although 14 million is a relatively small number for Facebook, it's a huge one for everyone else.