Facebook and Instagram Implement Ban on White Nationalism and White Separatism
"It’s clear that these concepts are deeply linked to organized hate groups and have no place on our services," Facebook said in a corporate announcement. Keep Reading
Social Media Faces Backlash After Livestreaming N.Z. Mosque Terror Attack
Two major groups representing advertisers in New Zealand are urging companies to reconsider spending on Facebook and other social media sites, after the massacre of 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch was video-streamed live — and remained available online five days after the massacre. Keep Reading
How to Make Sure Spring Break Doesn’t Wreck Your Digital Rep
While impressive at the moment, showcasing one’s exceptional beer pong or body shot skills could become a future digital skeleton. Keep Reading
Is ISIS Still Alive and Well on the Internet?
Despite land losses and social media takedowns, violent extremist groups still somehow persist in operating online. Keep Reading
As Facebook Raised a Privacy Wall, It Carved an Opening for Tech Giants
Facebook also assumed extraordinary power over the personal information of its 2.2 billion users — control it has wielded with little transparency or outside oversight. Keep Reading
Facing Account Suspensions on Telegram, ISIS Media Outlet Tries Viber
The Viber messaging app, which offers services similar to Telegram, has added new encryption protocols which allegedly increase communication security. Keep Reading
Facebook’s Former Security Boss Embarks on Apology Tour
In the wake of another bad news cycle for Facebook, the company has found an unlikely ally: the former chief information security officer whose exit was responsible for a previous round of controversy. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Anatomy of Narrative Warfare and Social Media Ops Since the Last Election
There is no single tactic or effort that will effectively mitigate this threat; we must immediately work together. Keep Reading
How to Spot a Twitter Bot
Some bots may not be bots all of the time: The account may include human interaction, but function as a bot at other times, to appear as a regular human user account. Keep Reading
Is Facebook Looking to Make a Big Cybersecurity Acquisition? There Are Many Reasons Why That Could Be a Good Idea
Citing four sources that named no names, the report stated that Facebook has approached “multiple” security firms regarding an acquisition, and that a deal could be announced by the end of the year. Keep Reading
