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Molly Russell’s father says there isn’t a ‘tech-lash’ against Facebook
Facebook will not have a long-term future if it does not tackle the harmful material which can be found online, the father of a 14-year-old who took her own life has warned. Ian Russell said there is not a tech-lash – or a backlash against technology firms - and there is not an overreaction amid…
Sir Nick Clegg reiterates calls for greater tech regulation
Facebook’s head of global affairs Sir Nick Clegg has reiterated his belief that increased regulation of tech firms can not be done solely by the internet companies themselves. Sir Nick said it should not be left to a private company to “decide who is or isn’t a legitimate participant in an election” and has called…
Facebook to launch Libra cryptocurrency and digital wallet next year
Facebook has confirmed it is to launch a cryptocurrency next year – backed by the likes of Mastercard, Visa and PayPal – which will allow people to move money from their smartphone. The currency is known as Libra, which the social network says it has “no special role” in governing and will manage the reserve…
Facebook prevents Huawei from pre-installing apps on phones
In a major blow to those wanting to buy Huawei's phones, Facebook has suspended the Chinese company's ability to pre-install the social network’s apps on its smartphones. Huawei phone users will still be able to download apps owned by Facebook – including WhatsApp and Instagram – but the Chinese firm’s devices will no longer include…
Former Zuckerberg classmate claims Facebook has lost control of social network
Facebook bosses have lost control of the social network and are unlikely to regain it, a former Harvard classmate of Mark Zuckerberg has claimed. Aaron Greenspan, who knew Mr Zuckerberg during their time at Harvard College in 2003 and 2004, launched a scathing attack on the chief executive’s ability to lead and reiterated previous accusations…
Ramadan means fasting and Facebook for many in Middle East, data shows
Facebook’s Ramez Shehadi (Kamran Jebreili/AP) The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer, is being reshaped by technology. People in the Middle East spend close to 58 million more hours on Facebook during Ramadan and watch more YouTube videos than any other time of…
Facebook plans to launch ‘GlobalCoin’ cryptocurrency next year
Facebook is edging closer to starting its own cryptocurrency, with the aim to launch as early as next year, a report has claimed. Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is thought to have met Bank of England governor Mark Carney last month to discuss the plans, according to the BBC, as well as speaking to the US…
Instagram influencer data discovered unprotected online
A database of personal information on millions of Instagram influencers has been discovered online. The database was stored on a server and was not protected by a password, leaving it vulnerable and accessible by anyone. According to US site TechCrunch, which first reported the incident, the database contained more than 49 million records, including private…
Facebook admits it doesn’t know how many UK users are under 13
Facebook does not know how many under-13s or sex offenders are using its platform in the UK, an inquiry has heard. The social media giant has admitted it doesn't have any methods to try to verify if a given date of birth is accurate or if someone attempting to create an account is on the…
WhatsApp attackers hid malicious code in app to spy on users
WhatsApp has rushed to roll out a security fix after concerns were raised that hackers could inject surveillance software on to phones via the call function. The app discovered a vulnerability that allowed attackers to install malicious code on iPhones and Android phones by ringing up a target device. The code could be transmitted even…
