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Mail Online
5 hours ago
Information security

Warning to Facebook users after hackers steal accounts

Hackers are using stolen Facebook accounts to scam friends by creating fake listings for items, causing financial losses. [ more ]
The Hacker News
11 hours ago
Information security

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme. [ more ]
Mail Online
5 hours ago
Information security

Warning to Facebook users after hackers steal accounts

Hackers are using stolen Facebook accounts to scam friends by creating fake listings for items, causing financial losses. [ more ]
The Hacker News
11 hours ago
Information security

Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Spread SYS01stealer Malware

The SYS01stealer malware campaign exploits Meta's platform using hijacked Facebook accounts to facilitate a widespread malvertising scheme. [ more ]
morecybersecurity
#meta
Mashable India
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Watch Out, Google: Meta Is Reportedly Working On An AI-powered Search Engine

Meta is developing its own AI-driven search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 days ago
Miscellaneous

Palmer Luckey says he still holds a grudge over his Meta ousting - but not against Zuck

Palmer Luckey holds resentment towards individuals related to his ousting from Facebook, rather than blaming Mark Zuckerberg or Meta itself. [ more ]
PCWorld
1 week ago
Digital life

Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'

Meta employs facial recognition to combat celeb impersonations and enhance user account security on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology to enhance security and improve account recovery processes on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Meta Launches Updated Brand Safety Controls

Meta has launched a live test allowing advertisers to deactivate comments on ads before publishing, enhancing control over ad promotions. [ more ]
Forbes
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Meta's New Creator Program: A Step Forward Or Too Little, Too Late?

Meta is simplifying creator monetization on Facebook by consolidating programs, aiming to enhance transparency and earnings for creators. [ more ]
Mashable India
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Watch Out, Google: Meta Is Reportedly Working On An AI-powered Search Engine

Meta is developing its own AI-driven search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Microsoft. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 days ago
Miscellaneous

Palmer Luckey says he still holds a grudge over his Meta ousting - but not against Zuck

Palmer Luckey holds resentment towards individuals related to his ousting from Facebook, rather than blaming Mark Zuckerberg or Meta itself. [ more ]
PCWorld
1 week ago
Digital life

Facebook and Instagram bring back facial recognition to 'protect people'

Meta employs facial recognition to combat celeb impersonations and enhance user account security on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Meta is bringing back facial recognition with new safety features for Facebook and Instagram

Meta is reintroducing facial recognition technology to enhance security and improve account recovery processes on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Meta Launches Updated Brand Safety Controls

Meta has launched a live test allowing advertisers to deactivate comments on ads before publishing, enhancing control over ad promotions. [ more ]
Forbes
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Meta's New Creator Program: A Step Forward Or Too Little, Too Late?

Meta is simplifying creator monetization on Facebook by consolidating programs, aiming to enhance transparency and earnings for creators. [ more ]
moremeta
#instagram
Mail Online
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Instagram and Facebook go down worldwide

Global outage affecting Instagram and Facebook services since 7am ET, with significant impact on messaging features. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Meta can't escape states' claims it hooked kids on platforms

Meta is being sued for allegedly contributing to a youth mental health crisis by encouraging addiction to its platforms.
The lawsuit involves claims regarding Facebook and Instagram's harmful effects despite evidence of their negative impact on mental health. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Meta's Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users in US

Facebook and Instagram both had significant outages on Monday, impacting thousands of users. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues logging into platforms

Facebook and Instagram experienced significant login issues affecting thousands of users across the UK on October 14. [ more ]
Geeky Gadgets
1 month ago
Marketing

How to use Meta Business Suite - Beginners Guide

Meta Business Suite integrates Facebook and Instagram for efficient management, optimizing social media presence and engagement efforts. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Marketing

Digiday+ Research: Instagram is head and shoulders above Facebook in the eyes of brands

Instagram is surpassing Facebook in brands' and retailers' usage for social media marketing. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Instagram and Facebook go down worldwide

Global outage affecting Instagram and Facebook services since 7am ET, with significant impact on messaging features. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Meta can't escape states' claims it hooked kids on platforms

Meta is being sued for allegedly contributing to a youth mental health crisis by encouraging addiction to its platforms.
The lawsuit involves claims regarding Facebook and Instagram's harmful effects despite evidence of their negative impact on mental health. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Meta's Facebook, Instagram down for thousands of users in US

Facebook and Instagram both had significant outages on Monday, impacting thousands of users. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Digital life

Is Facebook and Instagram down? Users report issues logging into platforms

Facebook and Instagram experienced significant login issues affecting thousands of users across the UK on October 14. [ more ]
Geeky Gadgets
1 month ago
Marketing

How to use Meta Business Suite - Beginners Guide

Meta Business Suite integrates Facebook and Instagram for efficient management, optimizing social media presence and engagement efforts. [ more ]
Digiday
2 months ago
Marketing

Digiday+ Research: Instagram is head and shoulders above Facebook in the eyes of brands

Instagram is surpassing Facebook in brands' and retailers' usage for social media marketing. [ more ]
moreinstagram
WIRED
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

Facebook Is Auto-Generating Militia Group Pages as Extremists Continue to Organize in Plain Sight

Anti-government militias are utilizing Facebook for recruitment and coordination ahead of the election, while Meta fails to effectively moderate extremist content. [ more ]
#social-media
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Facebook put us out there

The original Facebook fostered genuine connections within a closed community, creating a unique and exciting online experience.
The News Feed transformed online interaction from one-to-one exchanges to a continuous stream of social engagement. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Can Facebook win back Gen Z?

Facebook's usership among U.S. teens has drastically declined, prompting attempts to recapture Gen Z with redesigns focused on popular features. [ more ]
Lindsey Gamble
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Facebook Announces New Monetization Program for Creators - Lindsey Gamble

Facebook simplifies creator monetization with a new program consolidating various payment structures into one performance-based model.
The rollout of the Content Monetization Beta aims to enhance earning opportunities for creators on the platform. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Facebook is going to show you even more content from accounts you don't follow

Facebook is prioritizing recommended content to widen user engagement beyond social circles. [ more ]
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Paid $2B To Content Creators In The Past Year - And It Wants To Pay Out More - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta has paid over $2 billion to content creators this year, enhancing monetization strategies and simplifying the earning process through a unified platform. [ more ]
Fortune
1 month ago
Marketing

Jamie Dimon tells Gen Z to ditch TikTok and read books on Abraham Lincoln instead

Jamie Dimon criticizes social media as a waste of time and advocates for learning instead. [ more ]
The Verge
2 weeks ago
Tech industry

Facebook put us out there

The original Facebook fostered genuine connections within a closed community, creating a unique and exciting online experience.
The News Feed transformed online interaction from one-to-one exchanges to a continuous stream of social engagement. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Digital life

Can Facebook win back Gen Z?

Facebook's usership among U.S. teens has drastically declined, prompting attempts to recapture Gen Z with redesigns focused on popular features. [ more ]
Lindsey Gamble
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Facebook Announces New Monetization Program for Creators - Lindsey Gamble

Facebook simplifies creator monetization with a new program consolidating various payment structures into one performance-based model.
The rollout of the Content Monetization Beta aims to enhance earning opportunities for creators on the platform. [ more ]
The Verge
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Facebook is going to show you even more content from accounts you don't follow

Facebook is prioritizing recommended content to widen user engagement beyond social circles. [ more ]
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Marketing

Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook Paid $2B To Content Creators In The Past Year - And It Wants To Pay Out More - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)

Meta has paid over $2 billion to content creators this year, enhancing monetization strategies and simplifying the earning process through a unified platform. [ more ]
Fortune
1 month ago
Marketing

Jamie Dimon tells Gen Z to ditch TikTok and read books on Abraham Lincoln instead

Jamie Dimon criticizes social media as a waste of time and advocates for learning instead. [ more ]
moresocial-media
Buffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses
2 weeks ago
Graphic design

The Ideal Facebook Cover Photo Size and How To Make Yours Stand Out (+ 11 Ideas and Examples)

Your Facebook cover photo must be sized correctly for the best display.
Using video for cover photos can enhance engagement.
JPG is ideal for loading speed, while PNG offers better quality for graphics. [ more ]
#ai-recommendations
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Facebook Rolls Out a Youth-Focused Refresh

Facebook's usage growth is largely attributed to AI-enhanced content recommendations, increasing user engagement. [ more ]
Social Media Today
5 months ago
Marketing

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment

The increase in Facebook usage driven by AI-recommended content has led to a decline in content creation and engagement. [ more ]
Social Media Today
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Facebook Rolls Out a Youth-Focused Refresh

Facebook's usage growth is largely attributed to AI-enhanced content recommendations, increasing user engagement. [ more ]
Social Media Today
5 months ago
Marketing

Social Media Marketers Need to Focus More on Entertainment

The increase in Facebook usage driven by AI-recommended content has led to a decline in content creation and engagement. [ more ]
moreai-recommendations
Lindsey Gamble
3 weeks ago
Online Community Development

Facebook Unveils New Features for Young Adults: Local Tab, Explore, Full-Screen Video, Messenger Communities, and More - Lindsey Gamble

Facebook is prioritizing features that enhance local content discovery and social connectivity among youth. [ more ]
#monetization
TechCrunch
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Facebook says it paid content creators $2B this year | TechCrunch

Facebook is enhancing creator monetization through a new hub, potentially attracting more users despite previous payout inconsistencies. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Investigation Finds Actual Source of All That AI Slop on Facebook

Facebook is plagued by AI-generated images of distressing content, with a market dedicated to their dissemination for profit. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 weeks ago
Tech industry

Facebook says it paid content creators $2B this year | TechCrunch

Facebook is enhancing creator monetization through a new hub, potentially attracting more users despite previous payout inconsistencies. [ more ]
Futurism
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Investigation Finds Actual Source of All That AI Slop on Facebook

Facebook is plagued by AI-generated images of distressing content, with a market dedicated to their dissemination for profit. [ more ]
moremonetization
Business Insider
4 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Tim Walz hammers JD Vance over the ramifications of the Capitol riot: 'Jan. 6 was not Facebook ads'

Walz criticized Trump for his actions post-election, emphasizing the weight of presidential words. [ more ]
#google
AdExchanger
4 weeks ago
Marketing tech

The Black Market For Facebook Customer Service; Caught Up In Case Law | AdExchanger

Krebs's personal involvement highlights the serious repercussions of cybercrimes, illustrating the intersection between journalism and criminal activity.
The systematic corruption in digital advertising through bribery and account exploitation underscores vulnerability in major platforms like Facebook.
Expert legal opinions indicate that the antitrust landscape for digital advertising is complex and could evolve significantly based on court rulings. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Media industry

Bill to make Google, Meta pay for news enters notorious political killing ground

The California Journalism Preservation Act aims to require tech companies to compensate publishers for news on their platforms. [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
Information security

Hackers are using fake Facebook ads to steal bank account details

Cyberattack targets Facebook users with phishing ads disguised as 'sponsored' Google links. [ more ]
AdExchanger
4 weeks ago
Marketing tech

The Black Market For Facebook Customer Service; Caught Up In Case Law | AdExchanger

Krebs's personal involvement highlights the serious repercussions of cybercrimes, illustrating the intersection between journalism and criminal activity.
The systematic corruption in digital advertising through bribery and account exploitation underscores vulnerability in major platforms like Facebook.
Expert legal opinions indicate that the antitrust landscape for digital advertising is complex and could evolve significantly based on court rulings. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Media industry

Bill to make Google, Meta pay for news enters notorious political killing ground

The California Journalism Preservation Act aims to require tech companies to compensate publishers for news on their platforms. [ more ]
Mail Online
6 months ago
Information security

Hackers are using fake Facebook ads to steal bank account details

Cyberattack targets Facebook users with phishing ads disguised as 'sponsored' Google links. [ more ]
moregoogle
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

EFF to Federal Trial Court: Section 230's Little-Known Third Immunity for User-Empowerment Tools Covers Unfollow Everything 2.0

The EFF, ACLU, and CDT support a professor developing a tool to help Facebook users manage their News Feed without the risk of legal repercussions from Meta. [ more ]
Hackernoon
3 years ago
Privacy professionals

Facebook Confirms It Scrapes Every Australian Adult's Public Photos and Posts to Train AI | HackerNoon

Australians on Facebook have no opt-out choice for data scraping, contrasting with EU regulations.
Public posts from Australian users dating back to 2007 are being used to train Meta's AI. [ more ]
#content-moderation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

We Called on the Oversight Board to Stop Censoring "From the River to the Sea" - And They Listened

The Oversight Board's decision reinforces the need for nuanced content moderation on platforms like Facebook. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden's COVID "pressure" campaign

Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, claiming it had broader consequences for content moderation. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

We Called on the Oversight Board to Stop Censoring "From the River to the Sea" - And They Listened

The Oversight Board's decision reinforces the need for nuanced content moderation on platforms like Facebook. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden's COVID "pressure" campaign

Zuckerberg accused the Biden administration of pressuring Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, claiming it had broader consequences for content moderation. [ more ]
morecontent-moderation
The Direct
2 months ago
Digital life

Why Did Facebook's App Icon Change Color?

Facebook's app icon color change has confused some iOS users, likely due to an app update related to dark mode feature preparation. [ more ]
#zuckerberg
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Too Little, Too Late': Outnumbered Panel Rejects Mark Zuckerberg's Apology Over Censorship, Blames Him for Trump's Loss

Zuckerberg admitted to government pressure for censorship and regrets not speaking out more strongly against it. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Zuckerberg Once Again Capitulates to Conservatives Over COVID Misinformation, Hunter Biden Laptop

Zuckerberg announced a more hands-off approach to misleading posts, attributing this shift to pressure from the Biden administration. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Too Little, Too Late': Outnumbered Panel Rejects Mark Zuckerberg's Apology Over Censorship, Blames Him for Trump's Loss

Zuckerberg admitted to government pressure for censorship and regrets not speaking out more strongly against it. [ more ]
sfist.com
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Zuckerberg Once Again Capitulates to Conservatives Over COVID Misinformation, Hunter Biden Laptop

Zuckerberg announced a more hands-off approach to misleading posts, attributing this shift to pressure from the Biden administration. [ more ]
morezuckerberg
#dennis-quaid
Just The News
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Reagan' star Dennis Quaid says that Facebook restricted ads for upcoming movie

Facebook's ad restrictions for the film 'Reagan' surprised Dennis Quaid, as it seems illogical for a film about a deceased president. [ more ]
Newsmax
2 months ago
Marketing

Facebook Admits Limiting Ads for Quaid's 'Reagan' Movie

Facebook mistakenly restricted ads for Dennis Quaid's film "Reagan," citing policies for political content as the reason for its error. [ more ]
Just The News
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

'Reagan' star Dennis Quaid says that Facebook restricted ads for upcoming movie

Facebook's ad restrictions for the film 'Reagan' surprised Dennis Quaid, as it seems illogical for a film about a deceased president. [ more ]
Newsmax
2 months ago
Marketing

Facebook Admits Limiting Ads for Quaid's 'Reagan' Movie

Facebook mistakenly restricted ads for Dennis Quaid's film "Reagan," citing policies for political content as the reason for its error. [ more ]
moredennis-quaid
#social-media-marketing
Simplilearn.com
7 years ago
Marketing

Winning with Social Media - How Social Platforms are Changing the Face of Business

Influencers on social media have significant impact on purchasing decisions. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Marketing

12 Leading Strategies to Build a Brand with Facebook

Facebook is still the most popular social media platform with 2.1 billion daily users, offering significant potential for brand exposure and engagement. [ more ]
Shopify
6 months ago
Marketing

10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024 [Apr 2024 Update] - Shopify

Facebook has the largest user base among social media platforms with 3.1 billion users worldwide in 2024. [ more ]
Simplilearn.com
7 years ago
Marketing

Winning with Social Media - How Social Platforms are Changing the Face of Business

Influencers on social media have significant impact on purchasing decisions. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago
Marketing

12 Leading Strategies to Build a Brand with Facebook

Facebook is still the most popular social media platform with 2.1 billion daily users, offering significant potential for brand exposure and engagement. [ more ]
Shopify
6 months ago
Marketing

10 Most Popular Social Media Platforms in 2024 [Apr 2024 Update] - Shopify

Facebook has the largest user base among social media platforms with 3.1 billion users worldwide in 2024. [ more ]
moresocial-media-marketing
Social Media Today
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

Meta Expands Profile Connections for Business Suite

Meta Business Suite update allows connecting multiple profiles to streamline social media management. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg gives props to DeepMind's CEO for using him to get a better price from Google

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wanted to buy DeepMind before Google's acquisition for over $500 million. [ more ]
Business Insider
3 months ago
Tech industry

Inside the nearly 8-year-long feud between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

The feud between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg dates back to a SpaceX explosion destroying a Facebook satellite in 2016. [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Meta's AI is summarizing some bizarre Facebook comment sections

Meta's AI on Facebook summarizes comment sections, showcasing diverse opinions on posts but also prompting privacy concerns. [ more ]
www.iphonelife.com
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

How to Control How Facebook Uses Your Data

Staying on top of digital privacy is essential in the modern age, manage Facebook's data usage through Privacy Checkup. [ more ]
wikiHow
5 months ago
Social media marketing

Why Your Facebook Feed is All Ads (and How to Fix It)

To see fewer ads on your Facebook feed and more of your friends' posts, customize your settings and use tools like F.B. Purity. [ more ]
#scams
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

AI-generated spam is starting to fill social media. Here's why

The proliferation of AI-generated images on social media platforms such as Facebook is leading to a bizarre and creepy user experience for many users. [ more ]
Poynter
6 months ago
Medicine

Deepfake video falsely pitches dietary supplement "created with Pfizer" as diabetes remedy - Poynter

Posts claiming to help avoid health scams on Facebook may be scams themselves, like the deepfake video warning about Dr. Oz's scams. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Why Facebook has been filled with Jesus Christs made with eggs, spaghetti or cauliflowers

Facebook promotes AI-generated Jesus images for audience growth. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

AI-generated spam is starting to fill social media. Here's why

The proliferation of AI-generated images on social media platforms such as Facebook is leading to a bizarre and creepy user experience for many users. [ more ]
Poynter
6 months ago
Medicine

Deepfake video falsely pitches dietary supplement "created with Pfizer" as diabetes remedy - Poynter

Posts claiming to help avoid health scams on Facebook may be scams themselves, like the deepfake video warning about Dr. Oz's scams. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Why Facebook has been filled with Jesus Christs made with eggs, spaghetti or cauliflowers

Facebook promotes AI-generated Jesus images for audience growth. [ more ]
morescams
BGR
5 months ago
Marketing

I just deleted all of my social media apps and it feels great

Facebook in the past was a tool for college students to stay connected, fostering lasting friendships. [ more ]
NewsChain
6 months ago
London

Four Vietnamese nationals held in Facebook people smugglers probe

Authorities arrested Vietnamese nationals for alleged people smuggling involving Facebook posts.
Law enforcement agencies collaborate globally to combat people smuggling networks. [ more ]
PR Daily
6 months ago
Marketing

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

Facebook introduces vertical video player for Reels, Lives, and longer videos, emphasizing strong vertical video trend.
TikTok possibly launching a photo app called TikTok Notes, indicating a shift towards photo content along with videos.
Threads by Meta testing a content bonus program for creators, offering incentives for high-performing non-branded posts. [ more ]
Pocket-lint
6 months ago
Digital life

The 3 easiest ways to actually get ahold of Facebook customer support

Facebook lacks a call center for customer support, making it challenging to contact them directly.
There are specific methods outlined for users to reach out to Facebook for support, including using contact forms and email/chat options. [ more ]
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