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Facebook Messenger down? Meta users report problems - Downdetector
Facebook Messenger down: Meta's instant messaging platform users are facing problem, reported Downdetector.
ETtech Explainer: How does Meta’s decision to kill end-to-end encryption on Instagram affect you?
End-to-end encryption is a communications process that ensures that only the sender and recipient can access the contents of a message. The broader push for encryption within Meta dates back to 2016, when WhatsApp began rolling out end-to-end encryption across its services.
Meta ends end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs: what this means
Instagram had introduced the optional end-to-end encryption in December 2023. Users had to enable it manually per chat, unlike the default encryption available on WhatsApp or Messenger. After May 8, these chats will revert to the unencrypted mode, giving Meta access to content for scanning and moderation. The move follows Instagram prioritising safety over secrecy, amid lawsuits over platform harms.
Meta executive warned Facebook Messenger encryption plan was 'so irresponsible', shows court filing
Meta executives proceeded with a plan to encrypt the messaging services connected to its Facebook and Instagram apps despite internal warnings that it would hinder the social media giant's ability to flag child-exploitation cases to law enforcement, according to internal company documents filed in a New Mexico state court case.
What is the FBI's ‘Operation Restore Justice’? Kentucky man sentenced for forcing minor to send him sexually explicit images online
A man from Kentucky, Finley Wooton, received a 180-month prison sentence. He was convicted of attempting to obtain sexually explicit images from a minor online. The man admitted to sending and requesting such content via Facebook Messenger. This conviction was part of the FBI's nationwide 'Operation Restore Justice'. The initiative led to numerous arrests and child rescues across the country.
Instagram, Facebook Messenger down globally, Meta platforms' users report outages
Instagram and Facebook Messenger users in the USA, the U.K., India and other parts of the world have reported the outage.
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How to recover deleted Facebook messages? See 5 ways to get them back
There are some potential workarounds to recover the deleted Facebook messages.
Meta updates privacy policy, says Indian users can choose to not accept
Under the updated privacy policy, Meta will also outline more clearly the way it processes the information it collects from users, including the way it location-related information such as internet protocol addresses, check-in at locations, and other information such as current city, the company said.
Now you can split the bill with your friends on Facebook Messenger. How to use 'Split Payments' feature
Now users can settle the bills with their friends within the Facebook Messenger app itself.
Facebook Messenger gets new features, including payments only in US
Facebook has added new chat themes and a quick reply bar in its Messenger app, along with an ability to send and receive money from anyone, even if they are not Facebook friends.
Group-IB unearths Facebook Messenger scam run using fake ads
Cybercriminals harvested users’ login credentials by baiting them through ads that purportedly promoted a fake update for Facebook Messenger, Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB says.
Facebook to buy customer service startup Kustomer
Kustomer allows businesses to aggregate customer conversations from various channels into a single-screen, and also to automate some of the responses to buyers. The firm already offers its services on Facebook Messenger and Instagram.
State Bank of India taps Facebook Messenger for ongoing #GharSeBanking campaign
Social media giant Facebook said on Thursday that State Bank of India (SBI) has driven downloads and adoption for its YONO app, YONO Lite, SBI Quick, BHIM SBI Pay, and other online SBI platforms leveraging conversational marketing via Facebook Messenger.
Facebook Messenger introduces app lock and new privacy settings
The platform is working on new controls so users can decide who can message or call them directly.
Get your coronavirus info right: Facebook launches Messenger Chatbot to counter fake news
The tech company has collaborated with Health Ministry and MyGov to raise awareness.
Why small businesses need chatbots to become successful
Automation and AI might look challenging to a small, medium business owner but exploring and incorporating the chatbots could turn the business ROI high up.
How bots will change the way finance works
Bots can make it easier for us to interact with software-to move us into the fast lane when it comes to transaction processing or decision-making.
HDFC Securities partners with Niki.ai for stock trading over Facebook chat
The brokerage house looks at enhancing the software, which would then allow investors to directly create portfolios, stock watch lists, buy and sell stocks on chat, get stock trends, receive recommendations for investments etc.
UTI MF launches Facebook messenger ‘Chatbot’
UTI Mutual Fund (UTI MF) has launched the Chatbot, which allows existing UTI mutual fund investors to invest into UTI schemes.
WhatsApp, Messenger may still put user information at risk
New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Do you know that despite the end-to-end encryption provided by popular messasing platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber, your sensitive information is vulnerable to hacking?
Facebook updates Messenger app, introduces Mentions and Message Reactions
You can now react to messages with the complete range of Messenger emoticons.
Think you know all about Facebook? Here are 8 features we guarantee will surprise you
The social media website is so much more than cute cat videos and reconnecting with friends.
Now, stream live videos on Facebook Messenger also
The feature matches Snapchat and lets people broadcast real-time video in messenger text exchanges.
Shopsense Retail Technology launches Fify - a personal virtual shopping assistant
Fify is now in the beta phase and the startup claims it has seen over 50,000 conversations since its launch on Facebook Messenger a week ago.
11 Facebook Messenger tips and tricks everyone should know
Facebook Messenger is one of the most popular apps in the world with more than 700 million people using it every month.
Messaging app Hike hires senior executives from Amazon, Unilever
Hike has hired senior executives from Amazon and Unilever as it prepares to take on rivals in the fast growing communications app space.
Map to tell your Facebook friend's location
The extension loads the map in Messenger's Web interface. The data is retrieved from messages sent with location sharing enabled.
Whatsapp most used messaging app in India, followed by Facebook Messenger: Study
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is the top messaging application in India with 52% market share, followed by Facebook Messenger with 42%, Skype with 37% and WeChat with 26% share, according to GlobalWebIndex (GWI) study.
Facebook Messenger userbase reaches 500 million per month
The US-based firm had originally started the messenger service as a chat feature on the website but later rolled it out as a standalone mobile app.
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