How my Instagram account got hacked
After years of embarrassment, I’m finally ready to admit how and why my Instagram account got hacked. Continue reading How my Instagram account got hacked
Category Archives: Social networks
Twitter scammers jump in on real-time complaints to companies
”Hi there,” said the polite (and fake) help desk, leading to a back-and-forth between a lying scammer and a lying security analyst. Continue reading Twitter scammers jump in on real-time complaints to companies
Twitter scammers jump in on real-time complaints to companies
”Hi there,” said the polite (and fake) help desk, leading to a back-and-forth between a lying scammer and a lying security analyst. Continue reading Twitter scammers jump in on real-time complaints to companies
Facebook to Merge WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger by 2020
Looking to gain more control over the company’s communication platforms and prevent users from switching to competitors, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will merge WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger, writes The New York Times. The integratio… Continue reading Facebook to Merge WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Messenger by 2020
YouTube subscribers getting spammed by celebrity imposters
YouTube personality Philip DeFranco warned that the messages pretending to be from him and other top influencers are scams. Continue reading YouTube subscribers getting spammed by celebrity imposters
YouTube subscribers getting spammed by celebrity imposters
YouTube personality Philip DeFranco warned that the messages pretending to be from him and other top influencers are scams. Continue reading YouTube subscribers getting spammed by celebrity imposters
#DeleteFacebook? #DeleteTwitter? #FatLotOfGood that will do you
Your likes, interest and personality can be gleaned from as few as 8-9 friends on social media, whether you’re on the platform or not. Continue reading #DeleteFacebook? #DeleteTwitter? #FatLotOfGood that will do you
Facebook debuts scam ads reporting tool
Adverts on Facebook featuring fake celebrity endorsements scam people out of their savings, and Facebook is now doing something about it. Continue reading Facebook debuts scam ads reporting tool
Google fined $57m for data protection violations
In a landmark ruling, France’s data protection commissioner has fined Google 50 million Euros (around $57m) for violating Europe’s privacy laws. Continue reading Google fined $57m for data protection violations
WhatsApp fights the spread of deadly fake news with recipient limit
WhatsApp has capped the number of people you can forward messages to, after India was seized by rumour-inspired mob lynchings. Continue reading WhatsApp fights the spread of deadly fake news with recipient limit