When it comes to online scams, ‘ChatGPT is the new crypto’
Researchers at Meta have seen a rise in ChatGPT-themed attacks, the company said in an overview of cybersecurity issues on its platforms.
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Here’s what to expect from lawmakers who will grill TikTok’s CEO on privacy, security and child safety
Lawmakers plan to press TikTok CEO Shou Chew on issues related to child exploitation, teen mental health and its connection to China.
Russia’s information war against Ukraine went stealth after Meta crackdown
Russia's covert operations are prioritizing quantity over quality but researchers say the approach isn't working.
GoodRx will settle claim it shared sensitive health data with advertisers
The telehealth and discount drug provider promised health data would remain confidential and then allowed it to be used for targeted ads.
It’s time to focus on information warfare’s hard questions
Our collective obsession with information operations are distracting from more fundamental questions about online influence.
European regulators fine Meta over $400 million for targeted ad program
The tech giant says it plans to appeal the decision, potentially resulting in a drawn-out legal battle over its practices in Europe.
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Elon Musk wants encrypted messaging for Twitter. It might not be that simple.
Experts are skeptical that Musk can execute while addressing the serious safety concerns that a move to encrypted messaging entails.
Meta confirms U.S. military involvement in sprawling phony social media operation
Facebook's parent company provides additional evidence blaming the U.S. military for a long-running influence operation.
Is a more collaborative approach the answer to fighting global disinformation?
The firm Graphika is pitching a software-based multistakeholder threat center to track, share and analyze disinformation at scale.
Facebook warns 1 million users about apps trying to compromise accounts
Facebook identified 400 apps across the Google Play and Apple App store that posed as harmless lifestyle and business services to dupe users.