Facebook misled advertisers about video views, lawsuit claims
The complaint claims Facebook knew its metric for measuring video views was flawed as early as 2015, but didn’t alert advertisers about the problem until September 2016.
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Will privacy issues weigh on tech stocks?
Neuberger Berman senior research analyst Daniel Flax and Mobile Nations senior editor Russell Holly discuss the decline in technology stocks and how privacy issues may scare investors away from them.
Silicon Valley ‘gets away with murder’ on data breaches: Vivek Wadhwa
Vivek Wadhwa, Harvard Law School distinguished fellow, criticized big-tech companies for their lack of accountability.
Google made data breach ‘infinitely worse’ by covering it up
Google discovered a security bug in March, but did not disclose it to the public.
Kim Kardashian bodyguard sued for $6.1M over Paris heist
The reality star’s insurer AIG filed the suit, claiming the guard was “negligent” in protecting her.
Facebook's Instagram back up after worldwide outage
Outages have been reported in London, San Francisco and Singapore.
Facebook could face massive fine in Europe after data breach
If European regulators determine Facebook did not do enough to protect its users’ data, the social media giant could face a fine of up to 4 percent of its annual revenue.
Twitter cracks down on fake accounts ahead of midterm elections
Twitter and other social media platforms have faced unprecedented scrutiny since the 2016 election cycle.
Facebook data breach may result in $1.62B fine by European Union
Facebook’s data breach that affected more than 50 million users may result in a $1.6 billion fine for violating European’s Union new privacy law. Cybersecurity strategist Morgan Wright weighs in.
Facebook names new Instagram chief after founders exit
Adam Mosseri has held various roles at Facebook since joining the social media giant in 2008.
Facebook still unsure what information was accessed in data hack
Facebook's investigation into a data breach that affected nearly 50 million people is still in its early stages.
Facebook should use algorithms to protect users, not silence conservatives: Diamond & Silk
Social media stars Diamond & Silk discuss Facebook’s announcement that 50 million user accounts were hacked and how Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Republican lawmakers to address allegations of bias against conservative voices.
Facebook says 50 million users affected by security breach
Facebook says the information of 50 million users was exposed as a result of a cyber-attack on their social media platform. FOX Business' Hillary Vaughn reports.
Facebook says it discovered security issues affecting 50M accounts
Facebook has announced that an attack has occurred on its network exposing 50 million users’ personal information.
Zuckerberg's Facebook page won't be deleted on livestream, hacker backs off: Report
Earlier this week, the hacker, Chang Chi-yuan, announced to his 26,000 Facebook followers that he would livestream his hack on Sunday.
WhatsApp co-founder calls himself 'sellout' for $22B Facebook deal
Brian Acton, who co-founded the messaging service alongside Jan Koum, abruptly left Facebook in September 2017.
What Amazon, Google, Facebook can learn from GE's demise
Scale comes at a high price, former GE Vice Chairman Beth Comstock said.
Facebook shares down as Instagram founders become latest execs to exit
At least six top executives have left Facebook since September 2017.
Google CEO to meet with Republican lawmakers this week: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) discusses his concerns over alleged Conservative censorship at Google.
Facebook shares drop after Instagram co-founders step down
Facebook shares fall after Instagram co-founders step down from the company.