Researchers identify how scammers target victims on dating apps
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the use of dating apps by people looking to make new connections ramps up. Unfortunately, as people are looking for love, scammers are looking for ways to steal their money. Georgia State University researchers reveal tactics used by scammers to gain user trust and make them vulnerable to cybercrime, revealing the […]
Users face nationwide disruption of Social Media platforms ahead of PTI’s fundraiser
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani users faced a nationwide disruption of social media platforms on Sunday evening, with Internet monitor Netblocks and Downdetector reporting that the social media platforms, especially the website versions were down shortly after 5pm local time. Users in major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad reported difficulties accessing popular social media platforms, including X, […]
TikTok’s Planning to Boost its In-Stream Commerce spend 10x in 2024
Will 2024 be the year that TikTok finally wins over Western consumers with its in-steam commerce options? TikTok is focusing on maximizing in-app sales, with Douyin, its local app, generating most of its income in China, and is considering adapting this model for other markets. TikTok plans to increase its US e-commerce business to $17.5 […]
X, known as Twitter, suffers global outage
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, suffered major outages in the early morning that left users unable to access the site. Global users of X were unable to view their timelines for over an hour, with a placeholder message appearing instead. Despite this, users were able to make posts during the outage, […]
Twitter: X Social Network witnesses 71% value drop
The New York Post reported that platform X, formely known as Twitter, now has a 71% lower value than when Elon Musk acquired it in late 2022. A media report states that an investment group’s recent evaluation of social network X indicates a 71% decrease in its value since its acquisition in 2022, which was […]
Fake TikTok accounts spread disinformation on Russia-Ukraine war
London – Fake TikTok accounts have spread disinformation on Russia’s war in Ukraine to millions of people, new data from the Chinese social media giant shows. TikTok has identified 800 fake accounts targeting European countries, allegedly promoting pro-Russian narratives on the war, including false claims of Ukrainian officials buying luxury cars or villas abroad. TikTok […]
Meta closes nearly 4,800 fake accounts in China that tried to polarize US voters
China created fake Facebook and Instagram accounts to spread polarizing political content, aiming to divide the US ahead of elections. Meta identified and eliminated the network, which used reshared posts from both liberal and conservative sources. US foreign adversaries exploit tech platforms to spread discord, highlighting threats posed by online disinformation ahead of national elections […]
Tiktok ByteDance offers share buybacks, valuing Chinese giant at $268 billion
ByteDance plans to spend $5 billion buying back TikTok stock, offering shareholders $160 per share, valued at around $268 billion. Shareholders are asked to sign up for the program. Private company ByteDance has announced a series of buybacks for shareholders, following a recent offer to repurchase restricted stock units or options from employees for $160 […]
A report found that X’s community notes failed to address harmful misinformation.
Colorado ruling restricts Trump’s presidential candidacy, sparking free speech concerns. Critics argue this could disrupt the Republican party and limit voters’ ability to express their opinions. ProPublica and Columbia University’s Tow Center for Digital Journalism investigated misinformation on X’s war in Israel, highlighting the need for honest and informed communication. As per propublica: A study […]
Meta is actively working on improving messaging to comply with EU laws.
Meta is introducing third-party chats to Messenger, allowing users to connect with users from other apps, although not all users may benefit from this feature. Meta is implementing a process to enable cross-app connection with non-Meta apps, as part of the EU Digital Markets Act (D.M.A.). This move is required for “gatekeeper” platforms like Messenger, […]