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WhatsApp will allow users to lock and hide chats, Meta announces

The move appears to put Meta at odds with the government again, which wants to strengthen protections online, in particular for children - but companies like Meta warn changes to the law to improve online safety could undermine the privacy of messages. WhatsApp users...

Avoid ‘get rich quick’ schemes on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram warns bank

TSB analysed its own internal data and found fraud cases within its three biggest fraud categories came via the Meta-owned social media sites. An increasing amount of financial scams are taking place via social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram,...

Most extreme online child sexual abuse material doubles in two years – with babies and toddlers among the victims

An increasing number of children are experiencing abuse, according to findings by an internet monitoring organization. As criminals monetize child sexual abuse and exploitation, these activities are no longer restricted to the dark web. In 2022, the Internet Watch...