Breakup isn’t the answer, Facebook’s Zuckerberg says
World
May 24, 2019
Breakup isn’t the answer, Facebook’s Zuckerberg says
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday rejected the idea of breaking up the social media giant as off-target, saying it…
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban
World
May 22, 2019
Fake news rampant after Sri Lanka attacks despite social media ban
Sri Lankan social networks saw a surge in fake news after the Easter suicide bombings a month ago despite an…
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
Middle East
May 17, 2019
Israel should take action against firm linked to WhatsApp breach: Amnesty
TEL AVIV (Reuters) – Amnesty International called on Thursday for Israel’s government to ensure that an Israeli company, whose spyware…
WhatsApp urges update after ‘serious’ security breach
Technology
May 14, 2019
WhatsApp urges update after ‘serious’ security breach
WhatsApp on Tuesday encouraged its users to upgrade the app to plug a security breach that allowed sophisticated attackers to…
Facebook collected 1.5 million users’ email contacts without their knowledge
World
April 18, 2019
Facebook collected 1.5 million users’ email contacts without their knowledge
Hong Kong (CNN Business)–Facebook has admitted that it collected up to 1.5 million users’ email contacts without their consent, in…
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
World
April 9, 2019
In India’s election, voters feed on false information
NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi shop owner Ram Shankar Rai spends at least two hours a day going through…
Facebook users hit 2.7 billion worldwide, 38 million in Egypt: Director
Technology
March 10, 2019
Facebook users hit 2.7 billion worldwide, 38 million in Egypt: Director
Facebook’s Regional Director of Public Policies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Nashwa Ali announced that Facebook users…
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Technology
August 14, 2018
Tech giants face hefty fines under Australia cyber laws
Tech companies could face fines of up to Aus$10 million (US$7.3 million) if they fail to hand over customer…
Consumer Protection Agency issues phone number for complaints
Egypt
May 29, 2018
Consumer Protection Agency issues phone number for complaints
Chief of the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) General Radi Abdel Moaty stated on Monday that consumers can now send…
Google to launch messaging service similar to WhatsApp
Technology
April 24, 2018
Google to launch messaging service similar to WhatsApp
Google is planning to launch a free-of-charge texting app called ‘Chat’ to compete with messaging service WhatsApp. According to SkyNews,…