500 suspicious groups suspected of disseminating fake news detected on Facebook
The U.S.-based NGO Avaaz, which is active in the fight against cybercrime, said it has identified over 500 suspicious pages and groups…
Facebook to restrict livestream feature
Facebook announced that it will restrict who can use the company's livestream tool in an effort to limit its use to "cause…
Facebook urges users to update WhatsApp after major vulnerability leads to remote installations surveillance software
Hackers were able to remotely install surveillance software on phones and other devices using a major vulnerability in messaging app WhatsApp, it…
Facebook sues analytics firm over alleged data misuse
Facebook is suing a South Korean firm, Rankwave, it accuses of unlawfully using data to sell marketing and advertising. The social network…
Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and News Review – Saturday 11th May 2019
Good morning, This is your morning briefing for Saturday, with a review of the main news from Malta, Europe and the world.…
Macron demands more from Facebook in combatting hate speech
French authorities should have more access to Facebook’s algorithms to audit its policies on hate speech, a report concluded. The French report…
Facebook reveals major redesign and changes
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company plans to put privacy first and revealed a series of changes to the firm's portfolio…
Facebook and linked Social Media platforms go down on Sunday
For the second time in a month, Facebook was not loading for millions of users in the northeastern US, Europe and parts…
British mother free to leave Dubai after Facebook insult
A British single mother arrested in Dubai for insulting her ex-husband’s new wife on Facebook, has been allowed to return to the…
More countries exerting pressure on Facebook and Google to block terror and hate-driven propaganda
Social media giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force…
British mother in Dubai risking 2 years in jail and €58,000 fine because of old FB post
A British single mother faces up to two years in jail and a fine of €58,000 in Dubai after being detained over…
Data of millions of Facebook users exposed on the internet
A cybersecurity firm announced that it found millions of records openly exposed on the internet containing people's personal data from Facebook, including…