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Malicious Chrome Extension Steals Facebook Business Manage 2FA Codes and Analytics Data 2026-02-17 10:56 Cyber Security News A malicious Chrome extension that claims to help Meta Business users quietly steals Facebook Business Manager 2FA codes and analytics data, putting high‑value ad accounts at risk of takeover. The extension, “CL Suite by @CLMasters” (ID: …
ALERT: Facebook Page RelocateWell Poses as OPay to Steal Nigerians’ Data 2026-02-14 20:15 Foundation for Investigative Journalism RelocateWell, a Facebook page, is posing as OPay, one of Nigeria’s top fintech companies, to harvest the phone numbers and private data of Nigerians in exchange for a suspicious N20,000 giveaway. FIJ discovered the Facebook page on Saturday and saw that it …
Homeland Security to Facebook, Instagram, Google, Reddit, Discord: On 'behalf of' ICE and ICE Agents, give us ... 2026-02-14 16:09 The Times of India US Homeland Security is reportedly seeking personal data of individuals behind social media accounts critical of ICE agents. Tech giants like Google and Meta have received numerous legal requests for user information, citing officer safety concerns. …
Sheriff’s Office Facebook hack highlights growing cybersecurity risks 2026-02-11 16:34 BG Falcon Media - Ohio Following the alleged hijacking of the Wood County Sheriff’s Office Facebook account by hackers, it may be time to review how secure social media accounts really are. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page shifted from posting snow updates …
PDP urges security agencies to investigate Edo APC chairman’s death threat to Facebook user 2026-02-08 12:54 Daily Post The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has called on security agencies to investigate the acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State, Jarret Tenebe, over his alleged death threat to a Facebook user identified as Blessing P …
UPDATED: Sheriff’s Office reports Facebook hack after suspicious posts 2026-02-04 23:26 BG Falcon Media - Ohio Updates are located below the original story. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office says its Facebook page was hacked. The announcement comes after two posts that shared conspiracy theories related to late U.S. financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey …
How To Check Which Websites Share Your Data With Instagram And Facebook: Check This Simple Step-By-Step Guide 2026-02-02 10:51 Times Now Every time you browse an online store, search for a product, or install a new app, chances are that activity doesn’t stay limited to that platform. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, collects signals from outside its own apps to better …
ABC says ‘compromised staff account’ led to photos of porn actors being posted on Facebook page 2026-01-27 07:18 The Guardian The national broadcaster’s Facebook page for ABC News was briefly overtaken by a hacker who posted two suggestive photographs of OnlyFans adult content creators and an unflattering photograph of the prime minister eating a hotdog. The cover image on the …
How to track websites sharing data with Facebook and Instagram: A step-by-step guide 2026-01-26 18:23 The Times of India Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, tracks your activity across other apps and websites for personalized experiences and targeted ads. Users can now review and manage this data through the 'Your Activity off Meta Technologies' tool. …
Data Breach 2026: 149 Million Login Credentials for Gmail, Facebook and Binance Exposed Online; Cybersecurity Researcher Unsecured Database 2026-01-25 02:48 Latestly San Francisco, January 25: A massive database containing 149 million account usernames and passwords has been discovered exposed on the open internet, according to security researchers. The trove included sensitive login details for high-profile platforms, …
Data Dystopia: 149 Million Gmail, Facebook, Instagram Passwords Exposed In Massive Cyber Breach 2026-01-25 00:55 News18 Last Updated:January 25, 2026, 01:38 IST Experts are urging users to perform deep system scans using reputable antivirus software and to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all sensitive accounts Simply changing a password may be futile if the …
Massive breach: 149 million Gmail, Instagram, Facebook login data leaked 2026-01-24 17:34 Madhyamam New Delhi: Login credentials, including usernames and passwords, of over 149 million accounts across multiple internet platforms, including Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and Netflix, have allegedly been leaked, according to a report published by ExpressVPN. …
149 million Gmail, Facebook and Netflix passwords exposed in massive data leak 2026-01-24 16:58 News9 Live Tech News Security experts warn users to change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and stay alert to rising cyber threats. New Delhi: A huge database containing 149 million usernames and passwords associated with major online services was taken …
Gmail passwords in data leak along with Yahoo, Outlook, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Netflix, says cyber security expert 2026-01-24 10:52 Derry Journal Gmail passwords have been uncovered in a data leak along with other mailbox providers Yahoo and Outlook and social media sites including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, a cyber security expert has revealed. A cyber security researcher claims to have found …
Instagram, Facebook Lead Ranking Of Apps With Deepest Data Signals 2026-01-19 18:06 MediaPost Instagram and Facebook top a new ranking of the most data-intensive mobile apps, reinforcing their position as some of the most addressable, and closely scrutinized, platforms in digital advertising. The study, conducted by IT Asset Management Group, …
ICE action hits Facebook-parent Meta data center site, arrests two during checks 2026-01-17 16:52 The Times of India US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has arrested two individuals during an enforcement action near a construction site in rural Louisiana where Meta Platforms Inc. is building its largest data center. The arrests, as per Bloomberg report, were made …
MLB.tv Gets Fans' Facebook Data Sharing Suits Thrown Out 2026-01-08 23:55 Law360 By David Steele ( January 8, 2026, 5:22 PM EST) -- Subscribers to Major League Baseball's video streaming service could not support their claim that their personal data was knowingly and illegally shared with Meta, a New York federal judge has ruled, …
Former hospital security guard jailed over twisted Facebook posts about woman he stalked 2026-01-08 16:20 Lancs Live Edward Dever(Image: Facebook) A former hospital security guard has been jailed after sending chilling Facebook messages to a woman he had worked with. Edward Dever, 33, stalked the woman, sending unwanted gifts to her work, approaching her in the car park, …
Alert! Happy New Year 2026 Greeting Link Scam On WhatsApp, Facebook And Instagram Can Steal Your Personal Data: Don't Do This Mistake 2025-12-31 11:57 Times Now Whether it is your OTPs, SMS, photo galleries, or bank details, everything is at risk if this app gets installed somehow. The impact is so much that if a hacker takes control of your phone, they can forward the malicious link to all your office groups, …
Emotional Rescue Facebook hack stops much needed revenue 2025-12-30 11:24 Hastings Journal - Minnesota By Graham P. Johnson Emotional Rescue Founder Shannon Tarr first realized something was wrong when Emotional Rescue’s Facebook page was demonetized. The page, which has some 272,000 followers, served as the main income stream for the Hastings-based …
That's a crossover we never saw coming - Facebook borrows the Linux scheduler from the Steam Deck to help run its data centers 2025-12-27 22:32 TechRadar Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Meta is deploying a Steam Deck Linux scheduler on parts of its production servers SCX-LAVD was originally designed to reduce latency in handheld gaming systems Large server machines …
Kaduna Trader Arrested Over Facebook Post Criticising Governor Sani’s ‘Flouting Of Tinubu’s VIP Security Order’ Released 2025-12-25 08:11 Sahara Reporters A Kaduna State-based trader, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Comrade Danhabu, who was arrested over a Facebook post criticising Governor Uba Sani’s alleged failure to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from …
Facebook deploys the Steam Deck's Linux scheduler across its data centers — Valve's low-latency scheduler perfect for managing Meta's workloads at massive data centers 2025-12-23 17:19 Tom's Hardware Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google When Meta went looking for a better Linux CPU scheduler for its massive server fleet, it didn't start in the data center. Instead, it started with a handheld gaming PC. In a …
Facebook, Google to spend $1.4B in Texas data center construction this month 2025-12-17 14:09 The Real Deal - New York Texas is still waiting for snow, but the data center cascade doesn’t show signs of stopping. In December alone, the combined construction budget for new data centers in Texas exceeds $1.4 billion, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation …
Meta to Let EU Users Share Less Data on Facebook 2025-12-13 11:28 Senior Spectrum seniorspectrumnewspaper – Meta will soon allow Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union to control how much personal data they share. The European Commission announced that this update will begin rolling out in January. For the first time, EU …
Kaduna Trader Arrested Over Facebook Post Criticising Governor Sani’s ‘Flouting Of Presidential VIP Security Order’ 2025-12-11 15:34 Sahara Reporters Kaduna State-based trader, Abubakar Idris, also known as Comrade Danhabu, was arrested last week following a Facebook post criticising Governor Uba Sani for allegedly failing to enforce President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police personnel from …
Meta to Offer EU Users Reduced Data Sharing on Facebook, Instagram by 2026 2025-12-09 00:37 WebProNews In a significant shift for digital privacy in Europe, Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to provide users of its Facebook and Instagram services with greater control over their personal data, allowing them to opt for reduced sharing in exchange for less …
Meta will let Facebook and Instagram users in the EU share less data 2025-12-08 20:33 Engadget Meta will soon allow Facebook and Instagram users in the European Union to choose to share less data and see less personalized ads on the platform, the European Commission announced. The change will begin to roll out in January, according to the regulator. …
Privacy Breach in the Delivery Room: Danish Grandmother Sentenced for Sharing Intimate Birth Photos on Facebook Without Consent 2025-12-06 17:04 Alexa.ng Odense, Denmark – December 5, 2025 – A 50-year-old Danish woman has been given a 14-day suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay 10,000 Danish kroner (approximately £1,150 or €1,200) in compensation to her own daughter after posting graphic …
Driver who posted 150mph Facebook speeding clip jailed and hit with driving ban - 'Compromise safety' 2025-12-05 14:47 GB News A driver has been jailed for 12 months and banned from driving after he was filmed travelling at 150mph on a Welsh dual carriageway and uploaded the footage to Facebook. The driver from Morriston in Swansea was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Wednesday …
Facebook owner’s data center plan faces scrutiny at community panel in Michigan town 2025-12-04 11:59 MLive - Michigan HOWELL, MI — A local group opposed to a proposed $1 billion “hyperscale” data center reportedly backed by Facebook and Instagram owner Meta hosted a panel discussion days ahead of a pivotal Howell Township meeting. The grassroots group’s main goal is “to …
Supreme Court upholds Rs 30 lakh penalty on RIL for Jio-Facebook deal disclosure delay 2025-12-03 05:17 Business Today The Supreme Court has rejected Reliance Industries Limited's (RIL) plea against an order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) upholding a Rs 30 lakh penalty imposed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The penalty was for failing …
ALERT: Fake 'N600,000 Otedola Grant' Harvests Nigerians’ Personal Data on Facebook 2025-12-02 11:47 Foundation for Investigative Journalism Best Choice, a page on Facebook, is harvesting Nigerians’ personal data under the guise of a N600,000 business support grant, purported to be disbursed by Femi Otedola, a Nigerian billionaire businessman. FIJ found on Monday that the post, which was …
SC upholds penalty on Reliance over delayed disclosure in Jio-Facebook deal 2025-12-02 10:37 Mint The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Reliance Industries Ltd’s (RIL) appeal against a Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) order that had upheld a ₹30-lakh penalty on two of its compliance officers for the delayed disclosure of the ₹43,574-crore Facebook- …
Supreme Court Dismisses Reliance Industries Ltd's Appeal Against SAT Penalty For Delayed Disclosure Of Jio-Facebook Deal 2025-12-02 07:04 Live Law The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the appeal filed by Reliance Industries Ltd against the penalty of the Securities Appellate Tribunal for the delayed disclosure of the investment by Facebook in RIL's subsidiary Jio Platforms in 2020. A bench …
Facebook Deletes Rev. Dachomo’s Account Over Videos On Alleged Christian Genocide In Nigeria, Claims Posts “Jeopardise National Security” 2025-11-23 01:39 Information Nigeria The Facebook account of Plateau State-based cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has been deleted, fuelling concerns among his supporters about alleged attempts to silence voices speaking on the killings in Nigeria. News of Dachomo’s account deletion was first …
See residents blast Facebook owner’s $1B data center project north of Ann Arbor 2025-11-21 16:30 MLive - Michigan HOWELL TWP., MI — Residents got fiery at a packed Howell Township board meeting, calling for more transparency and urging local officials to stop a tech giant from transforming rural land. What’s causing the uproar? A controversial proposal for a $1 …
Hello, Ann Arbor: Facebook owner is latest to pitch data center in southeast Michigan 2025-11-21 15:24 MLive - Michigan LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI - Sometimes one news topic dominates our newsroom for a year. In 2020, it was COVID-19. In 2023, it was affordability in Ann Arbor. Next year is pointing to be the year of data centers. On Thursday, our government reporter Jen …
Facebook owner’s $1B data center project prompts Michigan town to enact 6-month pause 2025-11-21 04:57 MLive - Michigan HOWELL, MI — Impassioned residents packed Howell High School’s auditorium Thursday, Nov. 20 to urge local officials to reject a controversial proposal for a $1 billion hyperscale data center to power artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The data …
Two-week countdown on for young Facebook, Instagram users to download or delete their data 2025-11-20 04:54 The West Australian The countdown is on for young Australians to either download or delete their data from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, with parent company Meta warning it would be shutting down accounts a week earlier that the social media ban deadline. Meta announced …
Bay City Bridge Partners Facebook page recovered following security breach 2025-11-12 21:20 MLive - Michigan BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Bridge Partners (BCBP) officials announced that they have fully recovered the organization’s Facebook page, which was recently compromised and flooded with unauthorized posts. The announcement comes after company officials earlier …
Mike Graham sacked from TalkTV show after racist Facebook post 'hack' claim 2025-11-12 13:34 Daily Star TalkTV host Mike Graham has officially been sacked. On 12 November, staff were informed that the presenter will not be returning to work after the "abhorrent and vile post" was shared on his Facebook page. Graham was suspended from the …
Chaichanok Chidchob summons Facebook over Thai data leak as crackdown intensifies 2025-11-08 08:09 The Nation Thailand Chaichanok also revealed the results of Operation “Cut Down Scam – Cracking the Personal-Data Trade Network”, following the 8th meeting of the National Committee on Cybercrime Prevention and Suppression. The joint operation, conducted by the Central …
Bay City Bridge Partners warns against engaging with compromised Facebook page 2025-11-04 17:21 MLive - Michigan BAY CITY, MI – Bay City Bridge Partners (BCBP) is working to regain full access to its official Facebook page, which has featured several odd posts in recent days. Company officials announced the page had been compromised in a notice on the BCBP website, …
Australian Facebook users can claim their stake of $50 million payment program after Cambridge Analytica breach 2025-10-27 05:34 Seven News Australians impacted by the largest data breach in national history can now apply for their stake of a huge payout. Registration for more than 311,000 Australian Facebook users for their part of a $50million settlement over the Meta’s involvement in …
TikTok and Facebook, Instagram owner Meta in breach of transparency obligations: EU Commission 2025-10-24 10:21 Deutsche Welle TikTok and Meta, the company which owns Facebook and Instagram, are in breach of transparency obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), the European Commission said Friday. A statement by the European Union's executive body said its …
Claim your $237! Americans have until 2025 to cash in on Facebook data breach settlement 2025-10-24 00:34 The Economic Times Americans can claim up to $237 in a settlement linked to a Facebook data breach. The settlement is connected to claims that the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) violated video privacy laws. The company has been accused of sharing user data …
How to Appear Offline on Facebook: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Professionals and Security Experts 2025-10-23 01:00 Cybers Guards Have you ever wanted to check your Facebook messages without everyone knowing you’re online? Or scroll quietly without being bombarded with chat notifications? Learning how to appear offline on Facebook gives you exactly that control. Whether you’re a …
Americans have until the end of 2025 to get $237 thanks to data breach settlement – you just need your Facebook profile 2025-10-20 10:06 The U.S. Sun AMERICANS still have weeks remaining to claim their share of compensation as part of a data breach settlement worth $12.5 million. And, all claimants need for proof is their Facebook profile. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Americans can get a …
Judge blocks Facebook from giving Homeland Security info on Pa. ICE trackers 2025-10-18 12:33 Penn Live - Pennsylvania By Chris Palmer and Jeff Gammage, The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge on Friday ordered Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram — not to comply with a request by the Department of Homeland Security seeking information …