Tag: Facebook

Ireland fines Facebook owner Meta €1.2bn for mishandling user information

May 24, 2023

Facebook’s owner, Meta, has been fined a record €1.2bn (£1bn) and ordered to suspend the transfer of user data from the EU to the US by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission. The €1.2bn fine imposed by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which regulates Meta across the EU, is a record for a breach of the bloc’s … More Ireland fines Facebook owner Meta €1.2bn for mishandling user information

Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

February 20, 2023

According to BBC, Instagram and Facebook users will now be able to pay for a blue tick verification, parent company Meta has announced. Meta Verified will cost $11.99 a month on web, or $14.99 for iPhone users.Mark Zuckerberg, Meta chief executive, said the move will improve security and authenticity on the social media apps. The … More Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification

8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

July 6, 2022

Here’s what to watch out for when buying or selling stuff on the online marketplace and how to tell if you’re being scammed. Last year, Facebook Marketplace passed one billion global users. In so doing, it’s become a giant of the consumer-to-consumer space, allowing individual Facebook users to buy from and sell to each other seamlessly. … More 8 common Facebook Marketplace scams and how to avoid them

ESET Research discovers scheme to steal cryptocurrency from Android and iPhone users

March 25, 2022

The attackers distributed malicious apps via fake and legitimate sites, and Telegram and Facebook groups. This sophisticated malicious cryptocurrency scheme targets mobile devices using Android or iOS operating systems (iPhones). The malicious apps were distributed through fake websites, mimicking legitimate wallet services and promoted with ads placed on legitimate sites using misleading articles, and via … More ESET Research discovers scheme to steal cryptocurrency from Android and iPhone users

Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees

January 17, 2022

Do you often take to social media to broadcast details about your job, employer or coworkers? Think before you share – less may be more. For many of us, showcasing parts of our day-to-day on social media has become a staple of our everyday lives, and that includes our working lives. On one hand, it … More Social media in the workplace: Cybersecurity dos and don’ts for employees