Facebook says it halts hackers tied to Palestinian security
3 years, 8 months ago

Facebook says it halts hackers tied to Palestinian security

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Facebook said Wednesday it has broken up a hacker network used by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ intelligence service in an attempt to keep tabs on journalists, human rights activists and government critics. In its report, Facebook said that elements linked to the Preventive Security Service “used fake and compromised accounts to create fictitious personas.” Posing as young women, journalists and political activists, they then sought “to build trust with people they targeted and trick them into installing malicious software.” The malware, disguised as chat applications, would give the security agency access to targets’ phones, including contacts, text messages, locations and even keystrokes, Facebook said. “This persistent threat actor focused on a wide range of targets, including journalists, people opposing the Fatah-led government, human rights activists and military groups including the Syrian opposition and Iraqi military,” it said. “Talk of elections fool no one when the muzzling of dissent continues unabated.” Facebook said the Arid Viper group’s activity originated in “Palestine” and focused on domestic targets, including government officials, members of Fatah, student groups and security forces.

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India TV News  

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Associated Press  

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The Independent  

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CNN  

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2 years, 3 months ago

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2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Al Jazeera  

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Associated Press  

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Huff Post  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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CNN  

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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The Independent  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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3 years, 2 months ago

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Associated Press  

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CNN  

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3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook will try to ‘nudge’ teens away from harmful content

The Hindu  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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LA Times  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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NPR  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook goes on offense ahead of whistleblower revelations on Capitol riot role

The Independent  

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Facebook: ‘Ludicrous’ to say it fuelled US Capitol riot
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook: ‘Ludicrous’ to say it fuelled US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

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Senators Blast Facebook For Concealing Instagram's Risks To Kids
3 years, 3 months ago

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NPR  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Facebook calls Wall Street Journal reports “deliberate mischaracterizations”
3 years, 3 months ago

Facebook calls Wall Street Journal reports “deliberate mischaracterizations”

The Hindu  

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Like Fake Accounts, Facebook Will Also Shut Real Accounts Engaging in Trolling: Report
3 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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The Telegraph  

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News 18  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Live Mint  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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CNN  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Salon  

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Live Law  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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India Today  

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