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Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users, confirms US Federal Trade Commission

Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users, confirms US Federal...

Sat, Dec 07, 2019

The company engaged in deceptive practices to harvest personal information from tens of millions of Facebook users for voter profiling and targeting.

Facebook suspends 10,000 apps for abusing user privacy after Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook suspends 10,000 apps for abusing user privacy after Camb...

Tue, Sep 24, 2019

After a review of personal privacy following the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Social media platform Facebook said that it has suspended "tens of thousands" of apps on its platform.

FTC sues Cambridge Analytica over 'deceptive practices'

FTC sues Cambridge Analytica over 'deceptive practices'

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has also sued Cambridge Analytica - the data firm accused of harvesting data on millions of Facebook users without consent, after announcing a record fine of USD 5 billion for the social networking giant.

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Apple hires Facebook critic on its privacy team - What report claims, find out

Apple hires Facebook critic on its privacy team - What report claims, find out

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Parakilas` job will involve working to ensure that future products minimise data collection and protect privacy.

Warning! Facebook should brace itself for another tough year - 'Sell' recommendation on FB stock

Warning! Facebook should brace itself for another tough year - 'Sell' recommendation on FB stock

Tue, Jan 08, 2019

Facebook had a tough year in 2018. Scrutiny of Facebook increased manifold since it revealed earlier in 2018 how a London-based political consultancy, that worked for US President Donald Trump`s campaign, improperly got access to data of up to 87 millions users.

How to hack Facebook: Explained in easy steps! Just check these YouTube videos

How to hack Facebook: Explained in easy steps! Just check these YouTube videos

Tue, Oct 02, 2018

How to hack Facebook? Yes, after the recent hack of this social network, that even reportedly compromised the account of co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, this question is roiling cyber space like no other! And, now, there are many who are trying to show that it is quite easy to hack Facebook!

CBI writes to Cambridge Analytica, Facebook, GSR in data breach case

CBI writes to Cambridge Analytica, Facebook, GSR in data breach case

Mon, Sep 17, 2018

The CBI has written to UK-based Cambridge Analytica and Global Science Research (GSR) and US-based Facebook, seeking information in connection with its probe into allegedly illegally obtaining social networking site data of Indians, sources said on Monday.

Centre refuses to share Facebook's data leak response, says it is confidential

Centre refuses to share Facebook's data leak response, says it is confidential

Sun, Jul 15, 2018

The Indian government has refused to share copies of responses received from the US-based social media giant Facebook over global data breach scandal involving London-based data mining firm Cambridge Analytica, saying the information was shared by the companies 'in confidence'

Facebook's Private Profile feature will secure your privacy

Wed, Jul 11, 2018

Facebook Groups are communities where individual members can join and contribute to the ongoing discussion. Such Groups may also be related to finding flats/flatmates, a college community group or just about anything for users to access and share. From 100 million, Facebook Groups have reportedly increased to 200 million users.

Cambridge Analytica files for bankruptcy in US following Facebook privacy scandal

Cambridge Analytica files for bankruptcy in US following Facebook privacy scandal

Fri, May 18, 2018

London-based Cambridge Analytica was created in 2013 initially with a focus on U.S. elections, with $15 million in backing from Mercer and a name chosen by former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon, according to a report by the New York Times. Facebook has faced multiple investigations in the United States and Europe over its handling of personal data of users, hurting shares of the Mark Zuckerberg-led company.

Cambridge Analytica and British parent shut down after Facebook scandal

Cambridge Analytica and British parent shut down after Facebook scandal

Thu, May 03, 2018

Allegations of the improper use of data for 87 million Facebook users by Cambridge Analytica, which was hired by President Donald Trump`s 2016 U.S. election campaign, has hurt the shares of the world`s biggest social network and prompted multiple official investigations in the United States and Europe.

My data has harvested, sold by Cambridge Analytica, says Mark Zuckerberg

My data has harvested, sold by Cambridge Analytica, says Mark Zuckerberg

Fri, Apr 13, 2018

Cambridge Analytica compromised personal information of approximately 87 million users, half a million of whom were from India. The American people are concerned about how Facebook protects and profits from its users' data, lawmakers said. Beginning this Monday, Facebook has started to notify those users whose data have been breached.

Facebook to reward people reporting data abuse

Facebook to reward people reporting data abuse

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

The Data Abuse Bounty is inspired by the existing bug bounty programme that the company uses to uncover and address security issues and it would help Facebook identify violations of its policies.

Facebook may unveil 'Unsend' feature post-data breach controversies

Facebook may unveil 'Unsend' feature post-data breach controversies

Sat, Apr 07, 2018

At present, a Facebook user is allowed to delete only messages from their own inboxes - which once deleted gets revealed on the recipient`s thread.

WhatsApp says it collects very little data and every message is end to end encrypted

WhatsApp says it collects very little data and every message is end to end encrypted

Sat, Apr 07, 2018

WhatsApp was responding to concerns by experts that the popular instant messaging service with over 200-million active users in India might not be as secure as being claimed. Questions were also being raised over certain provisions of the user agreement wherein most of its wrongdoings would go un-remedied and un-challenged . "WhatsApp collects very little data and every message is end-to-end encrypted. Contrary to recent comments in the media, we are not keeping track of the friends and family you have messaged," a WhatsApp spokesperson told PTI

Facebook says data leak hits 87 million users, widening privacy scandal

Facebook says data leak hits 87 million users, widening privacy scandal

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said in a conference call with reporters that Facebook had not seen "any meaningful impact" on usage or ad sales since the scandal, although he added, "it`s not good" if people are unhappy with the company.

Snapchat trolls Facebook with Russian bot filter

Snapchat trolls Facebook with Russian bot filter

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

The filter targeted Facebook following reports that said more than 50,000 bots on Facebook, with links to the Russian government, were used to influence the 2016 US presidential election. Last year, Snapchat trolled Facebook with a filter that gets like from "my_mom" showing Facebook`s older-skewing user base.

Narendra Modi govt won't tolerate unauthorised use of data: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Narendra Modi govt won't tolerate unauthorised use of data: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Mon, Apr 02, 2018

Ravi Shankar Prasad on March 29 said the government had given notices to Facebook and Cambridge Analytica on the data breach issue and would decide on the action to be taken after receiving their responses.

User data leak: Mozilla, Tesla, other companies distances them from Facebook

User data leak: Mozilla, Tesla, other companies distances them from Facebook

Sun, Mar 25, 2018

User data leak: Mozilla, Tesla and other companies are distancing themselves from Facebook following revelations of a major leak of user data to political consultants associated with the 2016 Trump campaign. While the actions will not likely be permanent and won't have much of an effect on Facebo

UK investigators search London office of firm at centre of Facebook data storm

UK investigators search London office of firm at centre of Facebook data storm

Sat, Mar 24, 2018

About 20 officials, wearing black jackets with "ICO Enforcement" on them, arrived at the firm`s central London offices on Friday evening soon after a High Court judge granted a search warrant sought by the Information Commissioner`s Office (ICO). The officials concluded the search around 0300 GMT on Saturday

Facebook row: UK regulators search Cambridge Analytica offices

Facebook row: UK regulators search Cambridge Analytica offices

Sat, Mar 24, 2018

Facebook row: Around 18 enforcement agents from the office of Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham entered the company's London headquarters at around 1:30 am IST to execute the warrant. The High Court granted the raid request less than an hour earlier, as Denham investigates claims that Cambridge Analytica may have illegally harvested Facebook data for political ends

Facebook users' data breach: Government issues notice to Cambridge Analytica seeking reply by March 31

Facebook users' data breach: Government issues notice to Cambridge Analytica seeking reply by March 31

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

Facebook illegally to influence polls in several countries. Facebook, which has over two billion users globally, including over 200 million in India, had faced backlash on the data scandal issue, prompting Zuckerberg to issue an apology for the "major breach of trust", and promising to take steps to protect user data. Facebook has also tweaked its usage policy for third party apps, including login process, to ensure limited access to user information.

Facebook sells your data, says this former Donald Trump aide

Facebook sells your data, says this former Donald Trump aide

Fri, Mar 23, 2018

Cambridge Analytica, which worked with Trump`s election team, was accused of harvesting millions of Facebook profiles of US voters. The firm has allegedly been using Facebook users` data to unfairly influence election results by psychological manipulation, entrapment techniques and fake news campaigns.

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