French data protection authority, CNIL, has determined that Google Analytics breaches the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling follows a similar finding in Austria just weeks prior. The CNIL’s investigation into the transatlantic transfer of Google Analytics data revealed that this practice lacks appropriate regulatory oversight, particularly…
On Tuesday, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) imposed a fine of €17 million (approximately $18.6 million) on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, due to a series of security failures that breached the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPC determined that Meta Platforms…
Meta’s Battle Against Scam Ads: Insights from Former Executive In 2019, billionaire Dutch television producer John de Mol initiated legal action against Facebook, alleging the platform’s negligence in preventing scammers from misusing his likeness in fraudulent advertisements. In response, Facebook dispatched Rob Leathern to Amsterdam to engage with de Mol’s…
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland has imposed a substantial fine of €265 million (approximately $277 million) on Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook. This penalty stems from a significant breach involving the personal data of over 500 million users, exacerbating the scrutiny on U.S. tech companies regarding…
US Immigration Authorities Expand Social Media Surveillance Efforts In a significant expansion of their monitoring capabilities, U.S. immigration authorities are gearing up to enhance their social media surveillance. Plans are underway to recruit nearly 30 contractors to sift through online posts, photos, and messages, transforming this raw data into actionable…
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Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms regarding a revamped version of the Python-based malware known as NodeStealer, which now has enhanced capabilities to extract sensitive information from victims’ Facebook Ads Manager accounts, including stored credit card data from web browsers. According to Netskope Threat Labs researcher Jan Michael Alcantara, the attacker’s…
Meta Platforms Fined €251 Million for 2018 Data Breach Meta Platforms, the parent company overseeing Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, has faced a significant financial penalty of €251 million (approximately $263 million) for a data breach that occurred in 2018. This breach affected millions of users, particularly within the European…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Malware Dissemination Tied to FileFix Campaign Targeting Facebook Users Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • September 18, 2025 A malicious command is embedded in a deceptive upload window. (Image: Acronis/ISMG) A new social engineering operation, dubbed FileFix, has emerged, employing sophisticated techniques to persuade users into…
