Social-Media
Facebook making messaging more secure
New security and privacy features introduced on Facebook Messenger will give users more control, the company says.
Hackers targeted 130 accounts, company: Twitter
The hackers targeted the accounts of 130 people, some of its most high-profile users and were able to reset the passwords of 45 of those accounts, said Twitter.
Facebook civil rights audit finds ‘serious setbacks’
A two-year audit of Facebook’s civil rights records found “serious setbacks” that have marred the social network’s progress on matters such as hate speech, misinformation and bias, reports AP.
Australia to make Google and Facebook pay for news content
Global digital platforms Google and Facebook will be forced to pay for news content in Australia, the government said Monday, as the coronavirus pandemic causes a collapse in advertising revenue.
TikTok pledges hundreds of millions of dollars in worldwide COVID-19 relief efforts
Social media app TikTok is committing more than 250 million U.S. dollars to support frontline medical workers, educators, and local communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company said Thursday.
Singapore stops Zoom for online education as hackers strike
Singapore has suspended the use of Zoom for online education after hackers hijacked a lesson and showed obscene images to students.
Facebook joins resistance to Bolsonaro virus claims
Major social media companies are taking aim at Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's dismissal of social distancing, joining others in the country who have lined up against his controversial stance regarding the new coronavirus.
Facebook acknowledges a bug that blocked coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus. Guy Rosen, Facebook's vice president of integrity, said on Twitter Tuesday that the company is working on fixing the problem.
Twitter shares rise on reports of activist investor stake
Twitter shares rose Monday following reports an activist investor took a stake in the social media service and plans to push for changes.
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