Documents Show How Facebook Moderates Terrorism on Livestreams

On Friday, at least 49 people were killed in terror attacks in New Zealand. Documents, sources, and interviews with senior Facebook employees show how difficult it is for social media companies to moderate live footage. Continue reading Documents Show How Facebook Moderates Terrorism on Livestreams

50% of ads on free livestreaming websites are malicious

Millions of people use free livestreaming websites to watch sports and other live events online, but this comes with a considerable security risk. Researchers from KU Leuven-iMinds and Stony Brook University have found that viewers are often exposed to malware infections, personal data theft, and scams. Many users of free livestreaming websites may be aware that the video content on these websites is typically streamed without the content owner’s consent. What they often underestimate, however, … More Continue reading 50% of ads on free livestreaming websites are malicious