Security News

From Instagram to insta-banned: Facebook wipes NSO Group workers' personal profiles amid WhatsApp hack rap
2019-10-30 18:34

Go Zuck yourself, fam Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are today busy deleting the personal profiles of employees at NSO Group amid an ongoing legal battle.…

Facebook launches $2m suit against alleged phishing, hacking sites
2019-10-30 11:33

Facebook is using trademark law to target the operators of sites that imitate or target Facebook and Instagram sites.

Facebook Sues Spyware Maker Over WhatsApp Exploit
2019-10-30 11:04

Social Network Accuses Pegasus Malware Maker NSO Group of Violating the LawFacebook is suing NSO Group, a commercial spyware company, alleging it developed a potent exploit to spy on WhatsApp...

WhatsApp slaps app hacker chaps on the rack for booby-trapped chat: NSO Group accused of illegal hacking by Facebook
2019-10-29 21:51

Spyware used unlawfully against 1,400 targets, including human-rights bods, it is claimed Facebook and its WhatsApp subsidiary on Tuesday sued NSO Group, and affiliated corporate entity Q Cyber...

Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
2019-10-29 21:18

Finally, for the very first time, an encrypted messaging service provider is taking legal action against a private entity that has carried out malicious attacks against its users. Facebook filed a...

Facebook Sues NSO Group Over Alleged WhatsApp Hack
2019-10-29 20:04

In a new lawsuit, WhatsApp owner Facebook says that NSO Group was behind the WhatsApp zero-day exploits earlier in 2019.

New Facebook AI fools facial recognition
2019-10-29 11:37

The technology - which Facebook won't use in its own apps - subtly distorts face images so they're still recognizable, but not to machines.

Congress Grills Facebook's Zuckerberg on Cryptocurrency Plans
2019-10-23 21:18

Facebook CEO Faces Questions on Privacy, Use of Libra Currency for CrimesA U.S. Congressional committee on Wednesday peppered Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg with tough questions about the company's...

Facebook pulls fake news networks linked to Russia and Iran
2019-10-23 12:02

It took down four foreign interference campaigns and announced initiatives to prevent foreign interference in US elections.

Facebook Shuts Misleading Accounts Ahead of 2020 Election
2019-10-22 15:48

Newly Discovered Pages Tied to Russia, IranFacebook has removed four networks - three from Iran and one from Russia - after its investigation revealed they were spreading misinformation regarding...