Tag: Meta
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Meta Is Killing Instagram’s Encrypted DMs
Quick Story Summary Meta is removing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) from Instagram DMs on May 8, 2026, eliminating the option entirely for private messaging. Encrypted chats were always opt-in and limited to certain regions, and Meta says low adoption is the primary reason for discontinuing the feature. Users with encrypted chats are being prompted to download…
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Workers in Kenya Are Watching Your Most Private Moments From Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Quick Story Summary An investigation found footage from Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses can be reviewed by human contractors at Sama in Nairobi, Kenya. Workers reported seeing sensitive footage captured inside homes, including people undressing and handling financial information. Video can be captured when users activate the “Hey Meta” AI assistant, which sends visual data to…
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TikTok Settles Landmark Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: What This Means for Digital Privacy and the Future of Social Platforms
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Quick Story Summary TikTok agreed to settle a landmark social media addiction lawsuit on January 27, 2026, just hours before trial, while Meta (Instagram/Facebook) and Google (YouTube) now face a jury. The case alleges that major platforms intentionally designed addictive features that harmed minors’ mental health, drawing parallels to historic Big Tobacco litigation. Plaintiffs target…
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Instagram Password Reset Emails – 17.5 Million Instagram Accounts Exposed
Quick Story Summary A leak affecting roughly 17.5 million Instagram accounts (from 2024) is being used to fuel waves of unexpected password reset emails. The exposed dataset reportedly includes emails, phone numbers, and sometimes location-related data—enough to enable targeted scams and account takeover attempts. Researchers say attackers harvested the data via an API-based scraping leak,…
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FTC Targets Facebook: Is Your Family’s Data Building Unsafe AI Worlds for Your Child?
Children’s data and AI FTC opens 6(b) inquiry into AI companion chatbots September 11, 2025 The Federal Trade Commission issued compulsory 6(b) orders to seven firms that run consumer AI chatbots, seeking details on testing for youth harms, guardrails for teen use, data handling, and monetization practices. Sources are listed at the end of this…
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The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)
Facebook feels personal. It is filled with familiar names, faces, and memories. That sense of comfort is exactly what scammers use to their advantage. Social engineering is not about hacking software. It is about manipulating people. If you trust what you see, you are more likely to click, share, or respond. That is why Facebook…
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How to Turn off Instagram Maps
Overnight, Meta rolled out Instagram maps for many of its users. Instagram chief has publicly stated that the feature is opt-in only, despite many users claiming they were opted-in automatically. Ready to turn it off? Skip to the instructions here. Whether or not Meta has made a mistake, sharing your location with followers every time…
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Meta’s Hidden Photo Scan Explained + 3 Steps to Secure Your Camera Roll
Meta has redefined the boundaries of digital consent – again. Facebook has started testing a sneaky feature that scans your private photos from your phone’s camera roll. They disguise this under the name of “creative suggestions powered by Meta AI”. While the tech giant claims this feature is optional, the implications are more sinister for…
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Localhost Tracking: The New Privacy Battleground That Could Cost Meta Billions
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Researchers have discovered another ethically concerning abuse of user privacy from Meta (parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger and WhatsApp). The same technology appears to have been used by Russian search paltform Yandex too. Tracking users has been a critical part of Meta’s business model for years (and almost any ad-support platform) – for…
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Meta Begins Training AI on EU User Data Through GDPR Loophole
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Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) has begun roll out of its AI features in the EU. Meta says this will improve tools like Meta AI and Imagine, as well as future integrations across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads. Watchdogs are on the defensive, with NOYB sending a cease and desist and widespread criticism…