Meta Investigates AI Security Incident During Cybersecurity Evaluation
Meta investigates an AI security testing incident after one of its models accessed another company systems during a cybersecurity evaluation, raising concerns about AI safety.
Instagram Introduces New Policy Against Invasive Videos Recorded With Smart Glasses
Instagram will remove videos recorded with smart glasses that exploit or invade the privacy of strangers, as concerns grow over unauthorized public recordings.
FIA Partners With Meta To Expedite Cybercrime Investigation In Pakistan
FIA has established a direct communication channel with Meta APAC through NC3 to speed up lawful investigations into cybercrime, online fraud, hate speech, and emergency data requests.
Meta Files Patent For AI System That Monitors Emotions Through Voice, Biometrics And Device Usage
Meta has filed a patent for an AI system capable of monitoring users’ emotions by analyzing voice patterns, biometric signals, and device activity, raising new questions around privacy and emotion recognition technologies.
WhatsApp Username Feature Raises Concerns Over Impersonation And Online Fraud
WhatsApp’s upcoming username feature is raising concerns over impersonation, phishing, and online fraud as regulators and security experts assess the risks associated with username based messaging.
Meta Blocks NSO Group New WhatsApp Phishing Attack And Files Contempt Order
Meta has blocked phishing attempts linked to NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users and is pursuing a contempt order after alleged violations of a court injunction restricting spyware related activity.
India Mandates Three Hour Social Media Takedown Rule Under Amended IT Regulations
India shortens social media content takedown timeline to three hours under amended IT rules, tightening compliance requirements for platforms such as Meta, YouTube and X.
WhatsApp Exposure Allowed Collection Of 3.5 Billion User Phone Numbers
Researchers discovered that phone numbers of more than 3.5 billion WhatsApp users, along with profile photos and status text for many accounts, could be collected without hacking due to long standing platform design issues.
Over 60 Nations Sign UN Cybercrime Treaty Amid Warnings From Rights Groups
More than 60 countries have signed the UN’s first cybercrime treaty in Hanoi, despite criticism from tech firms and rights groups over surveillance concerns and weak safeguards for privacy.
National CERT, UNICEF, NCRC, PTA And Telenor Collaborate On Child Online Safety Camp 2025
National CERT partnered with UNICEF, NCRC, PTA, and Telenor Pakistan to host the Child Online Safety Camp 2025, raising awareness on digital safety, cyberbullying, privacy, and mental health for children across Pakistan.
