Facebook phishing scam uses Google AppSheet to steal 30,000 accounts
- 03-May-2026
A newly discovered Vietnamese-linked operation has been observed using Google AppSheet as a phishing relay to distribute malicious emails aiming to compromise Facebook accounts. The activity, codenamed AccountDumpling by Guardio, involves a scheme where stolen accounts are sold through an illicit storefront run by threat actors. Roughly 30,000 Facebook accounts have been hacked during this […]
How to Animate Your Profile Picture on Facebook
- 12-Feb-2026
Facebook has introduced new tools powered by Meta AI to make it simpler and more enjoyable to express your genuine self through Feed posts, Stories, images, and profile pictures. Users can now animate their profile pictures, transforming a static image into a fun animation in a matter of seconds. Depending on theur mood, they can […]
Meta buried ‘causal’ evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
- 25-Nov-2025
Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal evidence that its products harmed users’ mental health, according to unredacted filings in a lawsuit by U.S. school districts against Meta and other social media platforms. In a 2020 research project code-named “Project Mercury,” Meta scientists worked with survey firm […]
Facebook to discontinue Its Gaming Creator Program
- 12-Oct-2025
Facebook’s unstable relationship with gaming streamers is experiencing another shift, as the company has announced that its “Gaming Creator Program” will be discontinued in 2026. Launched in 2018, the Gaming Creator Program provided gaming creators with early access to new features, direct support from Facebook’s teams, and assistance in monetizing their content through livestream donation […]
Jeremy Strong frontrunner to play Zuckerberg in ‘The Social Network Part II’
- 01-Aug-2025
The makers of ‘The Social Network’ sequel are reportedly eyeing several notable actors to lead the cast of the upcoming film. Click here to read more Lifestyle stories Soon after filmmaker Aaron Sorkin was confirmed as the director of the project, reports made rounds that Oscar-winning actor Mikey Madison and Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White […]
Meta investors, Zuckerberg reach settlement to end $8 billion trial over Facebook privacy litigation
- 17-Jul-2025
WILMINGTON, Delaware, July 17: Mark Zuckerberg and current and former directors and officers of Meta Platforms agreed on Thursday to settle claims seeking $8 billion for the damage they allegedly caused the company by allowing repeated violations of Facebook users’ privacy, a lawyer for the shareholders told a Delaware judge on Thursday. The parties did […]
Facebook announces new measures to reduce reach of spammy content
- 25-Apr-2025
Facebook has announced a broader crackdown on spammy content as part of its efforts to support authentic creators and help them reach new audiences. In an official statement, the social media platform acknowledged that some accounts attempt to manipulate the Facebook algorithm to increase views, gain followers quickly, or obtain unfair monetization advantages. “These hacky […]
Facebook’s Community Standards: A Guide for Social Media Managers
- 25-Mar-2025
As a social media manager, ensuring your online content complies with Facebook’s Community Standards is crucial to maintaining a safe and respectful online community. With billions of users worldwide, Facebook’s platform provides unparalleled opportunities for connection and engagement. However, it also presents challenges, particularly when it comes to navigating the complexities of online content moderation. […]
Meta prepares for layoffs on Monday -internal memo
- 08-Feb-2025
Facebook owner Meta Platforms plans to carry out its expected company-wide layoffs next week while pushing ahead with the expedited hiring of machine learning engineers, it told staffers in internal memos seen by Reuters on Friday. Notices will go out to employees losing their jobs starting at 5 a.m. local time Monday in most countries, […]
Meta scraps fact-checking program for community-based system similar to X
- 07-Jan-2025
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday scrapped its US fact-checking program for a community-based system similar to X and reduced the curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity. The move marks a reversal in Meta’s policy as CEO Mark Zuckerberg has long championed active content moderation despite criticism from conservatives […]