Facebook Reports Spike in Volume of Terrorist Content Removed
"The sampling methodology we use to calculate prevalence can't reliably estimate how much of this content is viewed on Facebook," company says of evolving metrics. Keep Reading
Bug Alert! All 330 Million Twitter Users Need to Change Their Passwords Immediately
So, how did this exactly happen? According to Twitter, this vulnerability came about due to an issue within the hashing process that masks passwords. Keep Reading
Whose Responsibility is it to Confront Terrorism Online?
Over the past decade, foreign terrorists command and capability in the digital sphere has drastically evolved. But our responses to this have not adapted with the same efficiency. Keep Reading
Researchers Develop Algorithm to Locate Fake Users on Social Media
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University previously developed the Social Privacy Protector to help users evaluate their friends list in seconds and identify which have few or no mutual links and might be “fake” profiles. Keep Reading
Pulse Survivors File Lawsuit Against Facebook, Google and Twitter in Orlando
The suit argues the social media companies are responsible for letting the Islamic State group use their platforms to spread its propaganda and led Omar Mateen to conduct his attack. Keep Reading
Facebook Exec Who Said Social Media Benefits Outweigh Terror Use Justifies Comments
"Maybe it costs a life by exposing someone to bullies. Maybe someone dies in a terrorist attack coordinated on our tools," he wrote in 2016. "And still we connect people." Keep Reading
Terrorists’ Digital Messages Target of Southeast Asia-Australia Pact
Nations committed to improve legislative and enforcement tools to combat the cross-border movement of extremists, including obtaining and using electronic communications evidence for prosecutions. Keep Reading
#RealDeal Interview: TSA’s CMS Keeps Travelers Moving Safely, Well-Informed
Walton talks with HST about security through efficiency, strong communication and the agency's hot social media presence. Keep Reading
DHS to Publish Guide on Handling Social Media Misinformation During Disasters
The report recommends enlisting digital volunteers to monitor social media and identify rumors and report back to officials so they can correct them. Keep Reading
Russians Indicted for Interfering in 2016 U.S. Presidential Election
The Russians also paid Americans to promote political campaigns, and stage political rallies, the indictment said. Keep Reading