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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
- Friday December 19, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Reuters
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
- Saturday March 22, 2025
- Press Trust of India
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
- Friday January 17, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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"This Is Cool": Elon Musk On Meta's Decision To End Fact-Checking In US
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Elon Musk on Tuesday praised the decision by fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Launches AI That Can Monitor Other AI As Human Involvement Diminishes
- Saturday October 19, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Releases AI Model That Can Check How Other Models Work
- Friday October 18, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Collaborates With PTI to Expand Its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in India
- Monday April 1, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta has joined hands with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to mitigate viral misinformation on its platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. As a part of the collaboration, PTI will become an independent fact-checker for the company and help in identifying, reviewing, and rating misinformation. With this move, Meta now has part...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook,...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
- Friday December 19, 2025
- Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Meta’s Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over Policy Overhaul
- Wednesday April 23, 2025
- Reuters
Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board on Wednesday sharply rebuked the Facebook and Instagram owner over a policy overhaul in January that cut fact-checking. The board, which operates independently but is funded by Meta, urged the world's biggest social media company to assess “potential adverse effects” of the changes, put in place just before US ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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SEBI Directs Intermediaries to Use Registered Contact Details for Advertising on Social Media Platforms
- Saturday March 22, 2025
- Press Trust of India
SEBI has directed registered intermediaries advertising on social media platforms like Google and Meta to use the contact details shared with the market regulator, such as email IDs and mobile numbers. This step aims to combat rising securities market frauds observed on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X (formerly Twitter), Te...
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www.gadgets360.com
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The Dynamics That Polarise Us On Social Media Are About To Get A Lot Worse
- Friday January 17, 2025
- World News | The Conversation
Mark Zuckerberg has announced big changes in how the company addresses misinformation across Facebook, Instagram and Threads. Instead of relying on independent third-party factcheckers, Meta will now emulate Elon Musks X (formerly Twitter).
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www.ndtv.com
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"This Is Cool": Elon Musk On Meta's Decision To End Fact-Checking In US
- Tuesday January 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Elon Musk on Tuesday praised the decision by fellow billionaire Mark Zuckerberg to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Launches AI That Can Monitor Other AI As Human Involvement Diminishes
- Saturday October 19, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Releases AI Model That Can Check How Other Models Work
- Friday October 18, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a "Self-Taught Evaluator" that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meta Collaborates With PTI to Expand Its Third-Party Fact-Checking Programme in India
- Monday April 1, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta has joined hands with the Press Trust of India (PTI) to mitigate viral misinformation on its platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Threads. As a part of the collaboration, PTI will become an independent fact-checker for the company and help in identifying, reviewing, and rating misinformation. With this move, Meta now has part...
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www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Verified Channel Badge Feature Reportedly in Development: How it Works
- Thursday January 4, 2024
- Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp is developing the ability for businesses to display a verification badge on their channels. Spotted on the latest beta version of the app by a feature tracker, the chat application will soon let businesses set up a verified channel on WhatsApp. WhatsApp will switch over to blue verified check marks that are shown on Instagram and Facebook,...
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www.gadgets360.com