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How bots and fake users threaten internet integrity and business security

Bots now make up 47% of internet traffic, impacting national security and businesses by distorting data and spreading misinformation.

By DANNY AKERMAN
25/08/2024
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Digital iron curtain: Russia’s clampdown on YouTube and the fight for free information

As Kremlin censorship escalates, Russians grapple with a future of restricted digital access and the potential loss of the country’s most popular social media platform.

By VERONICA NEIFAKH / THE MEDIA LINE
15/08/2024

Where can you find out about Israel's sporting culture? Try Follow Team Israel Facebook

The group has now surpassed 100,000 followers

By HOWARD BLAS
15/08/2024

A new feature in WhatsApp that will allow you to send messages faster

Meta's messaging app introduces a new "Favorites" tab for quick communication with frequently contacted contacts. Rolling out gradually to all users for faster messaging.

35 groups call on social media platforms to copy Meta ban on targeting Zionists

The Meta Policy Forum had previously treated the use of the term "Zionist" as hate speech in narrow instances when it was clearly antisemitism or incitement against Jews or Israelis.

The Einstein effect: How a Jewish scientist hit mainstream culture

Cohen’s favorite Einstein quote is 'have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.'

13/07/2024

Facebook will remove hate content that also uses the word "Zionist"

Meta tightens its activity against anti-Semitic content: Facebook and Instagram will remove content using "Zionist" or "Zionists" as proxy terms for discriminatory attacks against Jews or Israelis.

Meta to remove posts targeting 'Zionists' when aiming at Jews, Israelis

Calls to violence and hatred, often featuring coded language like using the term ‘Zionists’, have been amplified by algorithms.

Meta lifts ban on use of the word 'Shaheed' in its posts

Some groups, such as the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), have slammed Meta's decision, saying the company has 'double standards' for the Jewish community.

Hate and harassment proliferates through social media, ADL survey finds

In both the adult and teenager surveys, it was concluded that Facebook is the platform where most harassment occurs at 61% of total online harassment.

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