WhatsApp adds Incognito Chat for private Meta AI conversations 2026-05-13 at 18:24 By Sinisa Markovic The company launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI, a feature that lets users hold AI conversations the platform itself cannot read. The rollout will reach WhatsApp and the standalone Meta AI app over the coming months. How Incognito Chat works […]
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Instagram messaging encryption removed, and privacy advocates are pushing back 2026-05-11 at 13:57 By Anamarija Pogorelec After introducing optional end-to-end encrypted messaging in 2023, Instagram announced in March 2026 that encryption for direct messages would be discontinued, and the feature was removed on May 8. The change allows Instagram to access direct message content, including […]
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Meta adds proof-based security to encrypted backups 2026-05-05 at 13:21 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta has updated its infrastructure for protecting password-based and end-to-end encrypted backups, introducing over-the-air fleet key distribution for Messenger and a commitment to publishing evidence of secure fleet deployments. How encrypted backups work These updates build on the company’s HSM-based Backup Key […]
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Meta is overhauling how you sign in, manage settings, and protect your accounts 2026-04-24 at 13:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta Account gives users of Meta apps and devices a simpler way to access and manage their accounts. Accounts Center will automatically be updated to a Meta Account as part of a gradual rollout over the […]
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Meta and PortSwigger drive offensive security further to find what others miss 2026-04-20 at 11:16 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta Bug Bounty and PortSwigger have formed a partnership to help security researchers sharpen their skills, collaborate more closely, and improve vulnerability discovery. The initiative combines Meta’s bug bounty program with PortSwigger’s Burp Suite, reflecting a shared […]
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WhatsApp brings long-awaited privacy feature to filter who can reach you 2026-04-09 at 14:24 By Sinisa Markovic After years of waiting, WhatsApp is set to roll out a username feature that will allow people to connect and communicate without sharing their phone numbers. This means more privacy and better control over phone number visibility by […]
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Meta’s Muse Spark takes AI a step closer to personal superintelligence 2026-04-09 at 12:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta Superintelligence Labs has introduced Muse Spark, a natively multimodal reasoning model with support for tool use, visual chain of thought, and multi-agent orchestration. The release includes a Contemplating mode, which is rolling out gradually and orchestrates multiple […]
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Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams 2026-03-17 at 14:26 By Eduard Kovacs Several major tech and retail companies have signed an industry accord against online scams and fraud. The post Google, Meta, Microsoft Among Signatories of Pact to Combat Scams appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek […]
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Meta ditches end-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram 2026-03-16 at 13:49 By Sinisa Markovic End-to-end encrypted messaging on Instagram will no longer be supported after May 8, 2026. Meta justified the move by saying the feature was rarely used, with only a small fraction of Instagram users enabling encryption. The company advised users seeking end-to-end encryption […]
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Fake scandal clips on Facebook bait victims into investment scams 2026-03-16 at 07:40 By Sinisa Markovic Bitdefender researchers uncovered hundreds of scam campaigns promoted through Facebook ads that use fake news stories, celebrity impersonation, and redirect chains to funnel victims into investment fraud schemes. The activity ran through 310 malvertising campaigns distributed on Meta platforms […]
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Meta Launches New Protection Tools as It Helps Disrupt Scam Centers 2026-03-12 at 15:17 By Eduard Kovacs The social media giant has disabled more than 150,000 accounts powering scam centers in Asia. The post Meta Launches New Protection Tools as It Helps Disrupt Scam Centers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from […]
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WhatsApp is giving parents peace of mind over their kids’ privacy 2026-03-12 at 15:08 By Sinisa Markovic WhatsApp has introduced parent-managed accounts designed for pre-teens, giving parents and guardians new controls over contacts, group participation, and how the app is used. These accounts are limited to messaging and calling and do not include access to […]
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Meta turns to AI to sniff out scams on Facebook, Messenger and WhatsApp 2026-03-11 at 18:31 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta’s new tools on Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp protect users from scams. They use advanced AI systems to analyze text, images, and surrounding context and identify sophisticated scam patterns. Facebook alerts for suspicious friend requests (Source: […]
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Messenger can warn you about sketchy links without knowing what you clicked 2026-03-10 at 16:53 By Anamarija Pogorelec Meta’s Advanced browsing protection (ABP) helps Messenger identify and warn users about potentially harmful websites they open from a chat. Malicious sites can try to steal passwords, collect personal information, or install malware. Advanced browsing protection (Source: […]
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Workers reviewing Meta Ray-Ban footage encounter users’ intimate moments 2026-03-05 at 08:17 By Sinisa Markovic Bank details and intimate moments captured without people realizing they are being recorded are the new privacy nightmare behind the latest tech fashion hit, Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. A joint investigation by Svenska Dagbladet and Göteborgs-Posten found that footage and […]
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Meta AI in WhatsApp organizes chats and reopens privacy issues 2026-03-02 at 18:31 By Sinisa Markovic The trend of integrating AI into digital platforms continues. In the latest Android beta release (2.26.9.4), the company has introduced a feature that allows users to organize their chat history with the help of Meta AI. Organize WhatsApp chats […]
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Meta tightens grip on scam advertisers 2026-02-27 at 16:31 By Sinisa Markovic Meta is stepping up the fight against scams on its platforms by filing multiple lawsuits targeting companies and individuals in Brazil, China, and Vietnam who used deceptive tactics to run scam ads. The company said it has taken technical enforcement actions in these […]
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Android app uses Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses 2026-02-27 at 10:17 By Anamarija Pogorelec Smart glasses with built-in cameras are showing up in more public spaces, and a growing number of people want a way to know when one is nearby. An Android app called Nearby Glasses, developed by Yves Jeanrenaud, attempts to […]
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EU targets Meta over WhatsApp AI access restrictions 2026-02-09 at 17:42 By Sinisa Markovic The European Commission believes Meta breached EU competition rules by blocking other AI assistants from accessing and interacting with users on WhatsApp. The case centers on a change Meta announced on 15 October 2025 to the WhatsApp Business Solution Terms. The […]
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Smart glasses are back, privacy issues included 2026-02-05 at 09:11 By Sinisa Markovic AI smart glasses are the latest addition to fashion, and they include a camera, a microphone, AI, and privacy risks. After Google Glass failed to gain traction more than a decade ago, the category is seeing renewed interest as companies redesign the […]
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