October 29, 2024 at 09:57AM Authorities have disrupted RedLine and Meta infostealers by executing server shutdowns, seizing domains, and making arrests. This operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime. The announcement was made public in a SecurityWeek post. ### Meeting Notes Takeaways: 1. **Operation Overview**: Authorities have successfully executed a takedown operation targeting the RedLine … Read more
October 28, 2024 at 08:10AM Dutch police have dismantled the servers of the Redline and Meta infostealers as part of Operation Magnus. They gained access to significant data, including user credentials, and collaborated with international law enforcement. Although disruptive, the impact on cybercrime may be limited, as replacements for the malware are expected. ### Meeting … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 02:08AM Meta’s ad-free subscription plan in the EU faces scrutiny for allegedly breaching competition rules. The European Commission claims the “pay or consent” model violates the Digital Markets Act by not offering an equivalent non-personalized alternative. Meta’s stance could lead to hefty fines and ongoing discussions with regulators. Grindr also faces … Read more
June 11, 2024 at 08:03AM The Supreme Court will consider a multi-billion dollar class-action investors’ lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta, stemming from the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal. Meta’s appeal against allowing the lawsuit to proceed has been accepted. Investors claim inadequate disclosure regarding the risks of personal information misuse. The case is set to be … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 08:39AM The European Commission has initiated proceedings against Meta for alleged failure to monitor political misinformation distribution by “foreign actors” before the European elections. Concerns include a lack of real-time election-monitoring tools and demotion of political content, possibly leading to an $8.5 billion fine. Meta has five days to address the … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 08:57AM Meta has revealed plans to enable interoperability in WhatsApp and Messenger with third-party messaging services in compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU. The Act obliges major tech companies to curb anti-competitive practices and open some services to competitors. Meta aims to implement interoperability and end-to-end encryption while … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 09:27AM Meta recently patched a critical vulnerability affecting the Facebook password reset process, as reported by cybersecurity researcher Samip Aryal. The flaw allowed an attacker to exploit a two-hour window to brute-force a unique six-digit code and gain control of an account. Meta’s bug bounty program recognized Aryal’s contribution, but the … Read more