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The revelation is the latest bad news for Facebook, which is already facing an investigation by 47 US states

California reveals Facebook probe, says social media company hampering investigation

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said there were 25 requests the company declined to answer or provide documents to fulfill.

07 Nov 2019 12:00 PM

Tharoor, who heads the parliamentary standing committee on information technology, said in a letter to his panel members that alleged use of the technology for snooping on Indian citizens was a matter of "grave concern" and it would be discussed at the Committee's next meeting on November 20. (Photo: File)

Shashi Tharoor-headed Parl panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20

Earlier, WhatsApp said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using Pegasus.

06 Nov 2019 12:34 PM

Executives told Reuters they will also detail safety measures, including stepped-up advisories for recipients of unwanted content.

Facebook will widen access to encryption feature, test safety measures

The moves follow complaints by top law enforcement officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.

06 Nov 2019 12:02 PM

Facebook’s plans to launch Libra have raised concerns.

Facebook's Libra could come under some existing rules

The watchdog said an assessment of stablecoins found they can potentially offer benefits as well as pose risks.

05 Nov 2019 7:57 AM

The petition could present a new legal headache for WhatsApp.

Activist asks Indian court to order probe into WhatsApp over hacking scandal

K.N. Govindacharya filed his petition accusing it of helping clients break into the phones of roughly 1,400 users across four continents.

05 Nov 2019 7:51 AM

The new branding was designed for clarity, and uses custom typography and capitalization to create visual distinction between the company and app.

Facebook launches new company logo to show you it’s boss of everything

This brand change is a way to better communicate their ownership structure to the people and businesses.

05 Nov 2019 7:43 AM

In a response to government’s claims about not informing regarding a privacy breach on the messaging app, Whatspp said the company had warned Indian authorities in September that 121 Indians were targets of a massive snoop through an Israeli spyware that broke into phones through the Facebook-owned app, said sources. (Photo: File)

In second alert, WhatsApp informed breach of 121 Indians: sources

This was the second alert after May which was sent by WhatsApp to the Indian authorities about the privacy breach.

03 Nov 2019 9:19 AM

“Our policies have long prohibited discrimination and we’re proud of the strides we’re making in this area,” a spokeswoman from Facebook said.

Facebook sued for age, gender bias in financial services ads

Facebook said it is reviewing the complaint.

01 Nov 2019 9:21 AM

The hacking of a wider group of top government officials' smartphones than previously reported suggests the WhatsApp cyber intrusion could have broad political and diplomatic consequences. (Representational Image)

Govt officials across 20 nations targeted for hacking through WhatsApp: report

WhatsApp has said it sent warning notifications to affected users earlier this week.

01 Nov 2019 8:33 AM

Global IT services company Cognizant will lay off around 7,000 mid-to-senior level employees globally and is exiting the Digital Content Business, which will affect another 6,000 jobs.

Cognizant to lay off around 7,000 staff

The plan will sharpen the company’s strategic focus and simplify the operating model.

01 Nov 2019 1:48 AM

A young woman in Texas who remained awake for her brain surgery was able to speak to doctors during the procedure -- and viewers from around the world looked on, as part of the operation was live-streamed on Facebook. (Photo: Facebook)

US hospital livestreams woman's brain surgery on Facebook

She wanted to use the experience to educate viewers through the livestream, Patel, said, which was broadcast on the hospital's account.

31 Oct 2019 3:35 PM

Once a picture is added to the Superframe album, there's no way to remove it.

Facebook Portal bug lets users display others' pictures without permission

What is more unnerving is that Facebook doesn't consider it as a security vulnerability.

31 Oct 2019 8:05 AM

The threat by the EU executive came a year after the US tech giants together with Mozilla, Microsoft and seven European trade bodies signed up to a voluntary code of conduct to combat fake news.

Facebook, Google, Twitter urged to do more to combat fake news in EU

Should they fail they do so, they will face regulatory action says the European body which is also drafting safety & liability rules online.

30 Oct 2019 9:29 AM

Facebook said that it will not have access to the actual test results and will not show ads based on the information provided in the tool.

Facebook launches new preventive health tool

The Preventive Health tool connects users to health resources and assists in setting checkup reminders.

30 Oct 2019 8:37 AM

Recently there was this post: ‘Hi, Friends... wanted master cook who can prepare Mughlai dishes for my restaurant in Patna.

No humour please, we’re Indians using Facebook

Two days later, when I checked out of curiosity, there was not a single response.

27 Oct 2019 4:29 AM

The dedicated place for news on Facebook will be available to a subset of people.

Facebook News beta starts rolling out

Facebook News features will include Today's Stories which will be chosen by a team of journalists.

26 Oct 2019 7:42 AM

Netanyahu has been battling the threat to his political survival on two fronts, also facing the possibility of corruption charges in the weeks ahead. (Photo: File)

Benjamin Netanyahu fails to form govt before deadline

The decision was an important defeat for Netanyahu as he seeks to continue his tenure as Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

22 Oct 2019 2:57 PM

David Marcus, who heads the Libra project for Facebook, told a banking seminar the group’s main goal remained to create a more efficient payments system.

Facebook open to currency-pegged stablecoins for Libra project

Marcus said he was not suggesting currency-pegged stablecoins were the group’s new preferred option.

22 Oct 2019 9:14 AM

Facebook launched an online library of political ads in 2018, but the database has been criticized by researchers as being poorly maintained and failing to provide useful ad targeting information.

Facebook announces new steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 election

The company plans to heighten protection of the Facebook and Instagram accounts of candidates, elected officials and their teams

22 Oct 2019 8:50 AM

The emerging technology, which is now mostly unregulated, like other cryptocurrencies, could also hinder cross-border efforts to fight money laundering and terror financing

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Facebook says Libra is designed to address inefficiencies in the global payments system.

18 Oct 2019 2:54 PM

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