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Israeli spyware targets WhatsApp users: A growing concern

An official from WhatsApp has revealed that 90 users of the messaging platform, including journalists and civil society members, were targeted by Israeli spyware developed by Paragon Solutions. Following the cyber intrusion, WhatsApp issued a cease-and-desist letter to Paragon. The company has refrained......

Meta plans workforce reduction to boost performance levels

Meta is set to reduce its workforce by approximately 5%, targeting underperforming employees as part of its operational strategy, according to BBC reports. The move could impact around 3,600 positions from the company's global workforce of 72,000. In a staff memo, CEO Mark Zuckerberg detailed the......

Global Outage Leaves WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Users Frustrated

Millions of users across the globe were left scrambling as a widespread outage disrupted access to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The incident, which appears to have affected all three platforms simultaneously, sparked waves of frustration and speculation as users turned to alternative channels to......

Morocco Proposes Tough New Laws to Curb Social Media Misuse

In a bold move to address growing concerns over online privacy and digital misconduct, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, has announced plans to introduce stringent penalties for social media misuse. The proposed legislation aims to crack down on unauthorized filming and sharing of......

Iranian Cyber Group Targets U.S. Political Figures via WhatsApp, Meta Reveals

Meta recently disclosed that an Iranian hacker group, identified as "Mint Sandstorm," attempted to infiltrate the communications of current Biden administration officials and former Trump administration members via WhatsApp. This sophisticated cyber operation, which began earlier this year,......

Social Media in Morocco: WhatsApp Reigns Supreme, Facebook Evolves, TikTok on the Rise

In 2024, social media platforms continue to play a pivotal role in the daily lives of Moroccans. With 80% of the population actively engaged on these platforms, the Moroccan digital landscape is buzzing with activity. This utilization rate, although slightly lower than in 2023, marks a notable 7-point......

Enforcing Data Privacy: Europe's GDPR Fines Surpass €4.5 Billion

Six years have elapsed since the European Union ushered in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a pioneering framework governing the processing of personal data on the internet. During this pivotal period, spanning from May 2018 to May 2024, the regulatory bodies charged with enforcing the......

WhatsApp to Introduce Picture-in-Picture Mode for Enhanced Video Experience and Multitasking

WhatsApp, the leading instant messaging application, is set to introduce a new picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for videos, allowing users to watch videos while navigating through different sections of the app. This upcoming feature, discovered by WABetaInfo in the iOS 24.6.10.74 beta version, aims to provide......