Musk says inactive Twitter accounts being purged
Elon Musk on Monday announced that Twitter is canceling accounts that haven't been used for a long time.
May 8, 2023
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What are passkeys? A cybersecurity researcher explains how you can use your phone to make passwords a thing of the past
Passwords could soon become passé.
Apr 13, 2023
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Black Friday online shopping: How to up your cybersecurity game and protect your identity
Online shopping is more popular than ever, with global e-commerce sales expected to hit $5.5 trillion in 2022, according to eMarketer.
Nov 25, 2022
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The 'bots' at heart of Twitter buyout row
Elon Musk's pausing of his bid to buy Twitter due to questions over "bots" has put the artificially-operated accounts at the heart of the proposed deal's latest controversy.
May 18, 2022
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Britain pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog
Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online—or face the threat of big fines.
May 6, 2022
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US tax agency drops facial recognition plan after criticism
The US national tax authority announced Monday that it will stop using facial recognition software to verify taxpayers' identities when they create online accounts, following a chorus of privacy concerns.
Feb 7, 2022
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Facebook bans sales of Amazon conservation areas on its apps
Facebook on Friday said it will stop allowing the sale of land in Amazon rainforest conservation areas at marketplaces on the social network or its Instagram and WhatsApp services.
Oct 9, 2021
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UK watchdog probes Amazon, Google for fake reviews of goods
U.K. regulators said on Friday that they're investigating Google and Amazon over concerns the online giants aren't doing enough to stop fake reviews of products and services on their platforms.
Jun 25, 2021
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Facebook touts war on misinformation ahead of US hearing
Facebook on Monday highlighted a ramped up effort to block fake accounts in an ongoing battle against misinformation ahead of a key hearing in Congress scrutinizing online platforms.
Mar 22, 2021
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Political trolls adapt, create material to deceive and confuse the public
Russian-sponsored Twitter trolls, who so aggressively exploited social media to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election, didn't stop when Donald Trump was elected president.
Aug 13, 2020
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