Instagram Moderators Say Iran Offered Them Bribes to Remove Accounts
The BBC reports: A Persian-language content moderator for Instagram and a former content moderator have said Iranian intelligence officials offered them money to remove Instagram accounts of journalists and activists.... Both content moderators al.....»»
Snowflake compromised? Attackers exploit stolen credentials
Have attackers compromised Snowflake or just their customers’ accounts and databases? Conflicting claims muddy the situation. What is Snowflake? Snowflake is cloud-based data storage and analytics company based in the US, and claims nearly 9,50.....»»
Russia and China are using OpenAI tools to spread disinformation
Iran and Israel have been getting in on the action as well. Enlarge / OpenAI said it was committed to uncovering disinformation campaigns and was building its own AI-powered tools to make detection and analysis "more effective.".....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Check Point VPN zero-day exploited since beginning of April (CVE-2024-24919)
Attackers have been exploiting CVE-2024-24919, a zero-day vulnerability in Check Point Security Gateways, to pinpoint and extract password hashes for local accounts, which they then used to move laterally in the target organizations’ network. &.....»»
How to set up and manage a guest user to your Mac
On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.User accounts listed on the login screen of the author's MacIf you are routi.....»»
Researcher develops model of influencer importance within Instagram networks
A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing has provided new insights into social media influencers, particularly focusing on those in the women's fashion sector on the well-known image and video sharing platf.....»»
Instagram enhances Notes feature by adding support for likes, mentions, and prompts
Today Instagram is rolling out a handful of enhancements to its Notes feature, including adding support for likes, mentions, and the ability to post prompts that others can respond to. more….....»»
Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature
The feature was initially under testing a couple of years back. The post Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature appeared first on Phandroid. While social media does come with a sizeable number of perks, there are ti.....»»
Chevy highlights Equinox EV"s familiarity, value to win over buyers
Chevy is trying to help ease the electric transition for consumers by using a familiar name and emphasizing the value offered at a $35,000 price point......»»
Travel through data from space in new 3D Instagram experiences
A new project provides special 3D "experiences" on Instagram using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality (AR), allowing users to travel virtually through objects in space. These new experiences of a.....»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
Research suggests leaders" social media posts are taken just as seriously as formal statements
Over 180 world leaders maintain social media accounts, and some of them issue policy warnings to rivals and the public on these platforms rather than relying on traditional government statements. How seriously do people take such social media posting.....»»
Check Point confirms VPN services targeted by hackers
Hackers are after poorly protected VPN accounts as they look for easy ways into corporate infrastructure......»»
Fubo adds one of YouTube TV’s best features
You can now record as much as you want on Fubo's streaming service, up from the mere 1,000 hours it previously offered in its plans......»»
Tropical forest resilience to seasonal drought linked to nutrient availability
Tropical forests are highly productive ecosystems, accounting for nearly half of the global forest carbon sink. If tropical forests can no longer remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the effects of climate change may become even more severe......»»
Attackers are probing Check Point Remote Access VPN devices
Attackers are trying to gain access to Check Point VPN devices via local accounts protected only by passwords, the company has warned on Monday. Their ultimate goal is to use that access to discover and pivot to other enterprise assets and users, and.....»»
Mom Says Fellow Plane Passenger Flipped Out When She and Her Baby Were Offered a Seat with More Space
Mom Says Fellow Plane Passenger Flipped Out When She and Her Baby Were Offered a Seat with More Space.....»»
How to search for filters on Instagram
Filters are a great way to improve your Instagram posts. Here's how to find them on the social networking app and make your posts come to life like never before......»»
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages
Instagram Users Report Issues In Viewing Stories, Uploading Posts, And Sending Direct Messages.....»»
Windows is about to axe these three iconic apps
Microsoft will remove these three legendary Windows apps in an upcoming update, including WordPad......»»