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Companies that sold fake social media activity have reached a settlement with the state of New York in a case that, for the first time, established such activity as illegal, the state's attorney...
They're putting up fake accounts to bilk the tender-hearted for donations, using the images of a real 5-year-old with real cerebral palsey.
Boffins reckon they can predict what you'll say based on your friends' activity online The phenomenon of "prescient Facebook advertising", so beloved of conspiracy theorists who think social...
The difference between a personal vs. an official social media account was at the crux of the case decided on Monday.
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Facebook, Google and Twitter's Defenses Don't Appear to be Blocking CampaignsThe battle against Russian disinformation is far from over. Two in-depth Senate reports have revealed that such...
Social media platforms are just as susceptible to phishing attempts as email. Learn some strategies to protect yourself and your users from such attacks.
A majority of consumers are willing to walk away from businesses entirely if they suffer a data breach, with retailers most at risk, according to Gemalto. Two-thirds (66%) are unlikely to shop or...
Police forces across the UK are coming under increasing pressure to launch criminal investigations into incidents of social media and computer hacking, according to a new report from the...
We all want a "perfect" babysitter. But can we trust AI to comb through years of social media posts and label people with a "score?"