Meta Shifts Course: Major Overhaul of Content Moderation Policies Announced
Meta unveils sweeping changes to content moderation across its platforms, abandoning third-party fact-checking in favor of a community-driven approach. The policy shift, led by new chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan, signals a stronger emphasis on free expression and reduced restrictions on mainstream discourse.
Taiwan Reports Alarming Surge in Chinese Disinformation Campaigns
Taiwan's National Security Bureau reveals disinformation cases nearly doubled in 2024, with Facebook leading as the primary platform for CCP-driven campaigns. The surge includes sophisticated AI-powered tactics and targets military credibility, highlighting growing concerns for democratic systems worldwide.
Massive Chrome Extension Hack Compromises Data of 600,000+ Users
Sixteen popular Chrome browser extensions were compromised through sophisticated phishing attacks, potentially exposing sensitive data of over 600,000 users. The breach, discovered by Cyberhaven, specifically targeted Facebook business accounts and involved malicious code injection into legitimate extensions.