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Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Facebook pulls large Russian disinformation campaigns aimed at Africa

Connected to IRA's Prigozhin.
Juha Saarinen Oct 31 2019 6:32AM Security
Facebook sues Israel's NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp hack

Facebook sues Israel's NSO Group over alleged WhatsApp hack

Alleging it hacked WhatsApp users earlier this year.
Raphael Satter and Elizabeth Culliford Oct 30 2019 7:07AM Strategy
Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy

Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled in US Congress on cryptocurrency, privacy

Concedes planned Libra currency a "risky project".
Pete Schroeder Oct 24 2019 1:03PM Financial Services
India government, Facebook spar over decryption laws at top court

India government, Facebook spar over decryption laws at top court

Cites national security requirements in court hearing on privacy rights on social media.
Sudarshan Varadhan Oct 23 2019 1:26PM Networking
US senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them

US senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them

Companies would be required to maintain an interface to facilitate interoperability.
Diane Bartz Oct 23 2019 6:26AM Networking
Facebook announces new steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 election

Facebook announces new steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 election

To combat misinformation and voter suppression .
Elizabeth Culliford Oct 22 2019 6:56AM Strategy
JPMorgan's CEO says Facebook's Libra currency 'will never happen'

JPMorgan's CEO says Facebook's Libra currency 'will never happen'

Dimon adds to scepticism.
Michelle Price Oct 21 2019 1:33PM Financial Services
Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Privacy watchdog's Facebook probe ongoing after 18 months

Yet to hand down findings.
Justin Hendry Oct 21 2019 6:50AM Security
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces new hurdle from G7 nations

Risks with such "stablecoins" should be addressed before launch.
Tom Wilson and Balazs Koranyi Oct 18 2019 12:44PM Financial Services
Facebook executive confident Libra will win enough financial backers

Facebook executive confident Libra will win enough financial backers

Still expects to get 100 banks and financial firms on board, despite exodus.
Michelle Price Oct 17 2019 6:54AM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra announces board as support evaporates

Facebook's Libra announces board as support evaporates

Backers pledge to forge ahead.
Tom Wilson and Katie Paul Oct 16 2019 6:56AM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra support shrinks even further as Priceline owner jumps ship

Facebook's Libra support shrinks even further as Priceline owner jumps ship

Another defection.
Tom Wilson Oct 15 2019 7:08AM Financial Services
Facebook's Libra faces support test after payment giants jump ship

Facebook's Libra faces support test after payment giants jump ship

Faces a pivotal meeting of backers on Monday after severe setback.
Tom Wilson Oct 15 2019 6:59AM Financial Services
EBay, Stripe join PayPal in exiting Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra

EBay, Stripe join PayPal in exiting Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra

More setbacks amid major backer exodus.
Pete Schroeder Oct 14 2019 6:45AM Financial Services
Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra

Bank of England sets out rules of engagement for Facebook's Libra

Proposes new laws for crypto assets.
Staff Writer Oct 10 2019 1:43PM Financial Services
Zuckerberg to testify before US House panel Oct 23

Zuckerberg to testify before US House panel Oct 23

Growing scrutiny from lawmakers over planned cryptocurrency and advertising policies.
Pete Schroeder Oct 10 2019 6:47AM Networking
Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Spooked by Libra, EU pledges to regulate digital currencies

Finance commissioner to propose new rules risk to bolster financial stability.
Francesco Guarascio Oct 9 2019 6:50AM Benchmarking Change
Estimated 40 US state attorneys general will join Facebook probe

Estimated 40 US state attorneys general will join Facebook probe

Big jump in states backing probe - source.
Staff Writer Oct 8 2019 1:15PM Strategy
Facebook the focus of US Justice Dept and state AGs meeting: sources

Facebook the focus of US Justice Dept and state AGs meeting: sources

To discuss a state-level probe of platform, say two people briefed on matter.
Staff Writer Oct 8 2019 1:14PM Strategy
FBI director warns Facebook could become platform of 'child pornographers'

FBI director warns Facebook could become platform of 'child pornographers'

Encrypting messaging would turn the platform into a "dream come true for predators".
Raphael Satter and Sarah N. Lynch Oct 8 2019 6:55AM Networking

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