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Twitter restricted in Turkey after the earthquake amid disinformation fearTwitter restricted in Turkey after the earthquake amid disinformation fear

Twitter restricted in Turkey after the earthquake amid disinformation fear

Global internet monitor NetBlocks reported that Twitter has been restricted in Turkey in the aftermath of the earthquake. Global internet…

2 years ago
Four individuals charged for the recent Twitter hackFour individuals charged for the recent Twitter hack

Four individuals charged for the recent Twitter hack

Four suspects were charged for their alleged involvement in the recent Twitter hack, announced the Department of Justice. US authorities…

5 years ago
WhatsApp new policy limits forwarding of viral messagesWhatsApp new policy limits forwarding of viral messages

WhatsApp new policy limits forwarding of viral messages

WhatsApp implements limitations on message forwarding to curb the spread of misinformation about the Coronavirus pandemic. WhatsApp implements a new…

5 years ago
More than 267 millions of Facebook user phone numbers exposed onlineMore than 267 millions of Facebook user phone numbers exposed online

More than 267 millions of Facebook user phone numbers exposed online

Security researcher Bob Diachenko discovered more than 267 million Facebook user IDs, phone numbers and names in an unsecured database.…

5 years ago
Twitter inadvertently used Phone Numbers collected for security for AdsTwitter inadvertently used Phone Numbers collected for security for Ads

Twitter inadvertently used Phone Numbers collected for security for Ads

Twitter admitted having "inadvertently" used phone numbers and email addresses, collected for security purposes, for advertising. Twitter apologized to have…

6 years ago
Facebook dismantled influence campaigns focused on Middle East and Northern AfricaFacebook dismantled influence campaigns focused on Middle East and Northern Africa

Facebook dismantled influence campaigns focused on Middle East and Northern Africa

Facebook announced it dismantled covert influence campaigns in some countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa, including one tied…

6 years ago
FTC approves a record $5 billion settlement with Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandalFTC approves a record $5 billion settlement with Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

FTC approves a record $5 billion settlement with Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a record $5 billion settlement with Facebook over the Cambridge Analytica…

6 years ago
Italian data protection watchdog fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandalItalian data protection watchdog fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Italian data protection watchdog fines Facebook over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The Italian data protection watchdog fined Facebook for one million euros ($1.1 million) for violating privacy laws over the Cambridge Analytica privacy…

6 years ago
Facebook says it took down 2.19 billion accounts in Q1 2019Facebook says it took down 2.19 billion accounts in Q1 2019

Facebook says it took down 2.19 billion accounts in Q1 2019

Social network giant Facebook revealed it recently disabled billions of accounts operated by "bad actors" and that five percent of…

6 years ago
Facebook banned Archimedes Group, misinformation made in IsraelFacebook banned Archimedes Group, misinformation made in Israel

Facebook banned Archimedes Group, misinformation made in Israel

A new political misinformation campaign was uncovered and blocked by Facebook, this time it was not operated by Russia but…

6 years ago