A web site claiming to represent Russia’s Internet Research Agency says it ran a network of fake Facebook and Instagram accounts that attempted to interfere in the midterm elections.
Author: Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY
Facebook discloses possible election meddling by Russia, foreign actors on eve of midterms
Acting on a tip from law enforcement,Facebook removed more than 100 accounts on Facebook and Instagram believed to be from Russia or foreign actors.
Rochelle Ritchie blames Trump for Cesar Sayoc threats, Twitter for not taking them down
Rochelle Ritchie, threatened on Twitter by Cesar Sayoc, a Florida man suspected of mailing bombs to Democrats, says Twitter does not protect users.
Facebook uncovers Iran disinformation to sow political discord over Trump, race
Facebookhas uncovered more activity from a covert Iranian disinformation campaign and has taken steps to insulate its users from it, the company said.
Facebook takes down ads mentioning African-Americans and Hispanics, calling them political
USA TODAY found dozens of Facebook ads celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month or mentioning the word Mexican that were removed for being political in error.
Spammers, not a nation state, behind Facebook data breach, report says
The spammers aimed to make money through deceptive advertising and masqueraded as a digital marketing company, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Death of black man in police custody hits home at Facebook and in Silicon Valley
Facebook exec Ebele Okobi is drawing national attention to the death in police custody of her 36-year-old brother.
Facebook fundraiser to help immigrant children tops $15 million with donations from around the world
More than $15 million has been donated to the Facebook campaign set up five days ago with donations streaming in from around the globe.
Can Google I/O dodge Facebook privacy concerns?
Google CEO Sundar Pichai may upstage product announcements at Google I/O to send a message to the public that Google takes privacy seriously.
Can Facebook be trusted with your personal info? Voter harvesting scheme shows perils for users
Facebook had allowed apps to access users personal info and that of their friends. News that one gave it to a voter targeting firm has renewed concerns over user privacy.