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India wants to conduct an audit of WhatsApp’s security systems following revelations that a spyware exploited vulnerabilities in the Facebook-owned messaging platform, technology minister said on Thursday. The Indian Computer Emergency Team (CERT-In) “sought submission of information from WhatsApp on November 9, 2019, including a need to conduct an audit and inspection of WhatsApp’s security

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Memes have become a unique type of language on the internet, letting people express opinions in a short but funny image. And like any language, it’s constantly evolving. If you want to know the latest memes or find unique ones, you’ve come to the right place. You can’t escape memes on the internet anymore. Unless

Social networking can be a wonderful thing, but it can also a breeding ground for bullies. It’s one of the many reasons to hide your social media profiles. If you’re dealing with social media bullying and/or harassment, or just want to hide your social media profiles for another reason, we’re here to help. In this

Twitter is embarking on a mass cull of inactive users. The cull is set to begin on December 11, 2019, so if you haven’t signed into Twitter lately, you should do so right now. Unless you’re happy for Twitter to permanently delete your account. Twitter Wants to Cull All Inactive Accounts This cull is happening

Twitter will now let you enable two-factor authentication on your account without providing a phone number. Instead, as long as you use an authenticator app or security key, you can enable 2FA without linking your precious phone number. For a long time, Twitter exclusively used SMS to send six-digit 2FA codes to users who signed

Don’t assume that everyone who’s on LinkedIn is as professional as you. Because LinkedIn has its fair share of self-promoters, scammers, and bullies. Thankfully, all you need to do is block them. So in this article we’ll show you how to block someone on LinkedIn. Why You Should Block Someone on LinkedIn There are always

Internet slang comes and goes, but some terms stick around for years. One such example is the abbreviation SMH, which you’ll see appearing in tweets, instant messages, texts, and status updates. But what does SMH mean? And when can you use it? In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this common

Visa and Mastercard on Friday announced their departure from Facebook’s Libra project, a major setback to the social network’s plan for a worldwide digital currency. Along with the two payment giants, several other large companies have said they’re exiting Libra. Payment processing company Stripe is stepping back, as well as e-commerce company eBay. PayPal was

Backers of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project pledged to forge ahead after selecting a five-member board on Monday, shrugging off the latest member defection by online travel company Booking Holding earlier in the day. “It is a correction; it’s not a setback,” said Dante Disparte, head of policy and communications for the Libra Association, whose 21 remaining

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project has hit another roadblock, as a mobile banking app has sued its Calibra subsidiary over similar logos. Interestingly, both the logos were designed by San Francisco-based branding firm ‘Character’, which has also been named as a defendant in the lawsuit. According to the lawsuit filed by a mobile banking firm named

Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Saturday confirmed that the app was now back on the Google Play store after its sudden disappearance. New users can download the app on Android phones by just typing WhatsApp on the search box of Google Play Store. Unfortunately, the reason for the short absence remains unclear. Users on Friday reported that

When it comes to sensitive information, the eyes have it. That became apparent last week, when a man allegedly stalked a Japanese pop star after determining her location based on reflections seen in her eyes in social media posts, according to the Associated Press. Those images helped the suspect find her train station. He then

TikTok will bring in an external group comprising former US congressmen to review and advise on its content moderation policies including on child safety, misinformation and hate speech, the popular Chinese-owned video app said on Tuesday. The group, K&L Gates, will work with TikTok’s internal US management team, the company said. The group includes former congressmen Bart

Twitter said Tuesday world leaders are “not above” the rules of the online platform and could see their messages removed or demoted for egregious conduct violating its terms of service. In a statement aimed at clarifying its policies, Twitter said it reserves the right to take “enforcement action” on offending tweets, notably those including threats

They are a dwindling group, the mega-celebrities who have shunned social media, and their ranks have shrunk by one more member: Jennifer Aniston posted a group selfie to Instagram on Tuesday and, in the process, “broke” Instagram. The photo featuring Aniston and her Friends co-stars is exactly the kind of blurry, slightly off-center image any of

Facebook-owned Instagram on Tuesday announced a new feature which will allow users to have control over the personal information they share with third-parties through the app and it will be rolling out gradually over the next six months. A user can navigate to Settings > Security > Apps and Websites to see which third-party services

Pitching for breaking up Facebook, US-based software giant Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has called the social networking platform “new cigarettes” which are making kids addictive. Responding to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement that he will make a speech about his views on free expression, Benioff said the company must be held accountable now. “Facebook is

There is so much more to Instagram than posting a picture and getting some likes. These free web apps show how to make the best use of the social network by doing things that Instagram won’t let you. Instagram often feels unnecessarily restrictive in how one can use it. Thankfully, a few developers are bypassing

Instagram has launched a new tool called Restrict designed to help you beat bullies. As the name suggests, Restrict allows you to restrict the way certain people can interact and engage with you. However, the people being restricted won’t have a clue. In July 2019, Instagram launched new tools to combat bullying Instagram Launches New

The term “social media bot” is no longer just associated with chatbots or customer service AI. Rather, social media bots have a far more unseemly reputation nowadays due to malicious misinformation campaigns. But what exactly are these malicious social bots? How do you spot the different types? And are there tools that can help you

From the first moments of the internet, there were adorable animal pictures. And for good reasons! Watching something so innocent and fluffy can help induce a more positive mental state and make you more productive. Sometimes all you need is a lovable animal on your Instagram feed. Here are the cutest cats, raccoons, and everything

Twitter offers bite-sized information in an easy-to-read format. Which makes it the perfect platform when you want to learn how to make your life more manageable. Life hacks have been a thing for many years, and people are still uncovering new ways to hack your life. Here are the most useful Twitter accounts for life

Like most social media applications, Twitter has a way of connecting strangers from different parts of the globe. It isn’t odd to hear about how some people went from being strangers to life partners just from sending one DM with a Twitter pick-up line. “How did they do it?” you ask. Well, for starters, it

After a while, mainstream social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat can get a little boring. So wouldn’t it be nice to try something new? As always, we’re here to help. That’s why we’ve found the best obscure social media apps that you can use to meet new people in new ways. 1. Plato Are

LinkedIn Skill Assessments help connect recruiters with job hunters by having job hunters prove their knowledge and skills. The tests are run through the LinkedIn website. In this article, we’ll show you how to use LinkedIn Skill Assessments to stand out from the crowd. What Are LinkedIn Skill Assessments? LinkedIn Skill Assessments are a series

Facebook is a good way to connect with family and friends. But sometimes you might want to disconnect with someone because their posts have become downright annoying or you want to hide your activities from them. Whatever reason you may have for unfriending someone, it’s not really easy, especially if they are your family or