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Instagram upgrades DMs with music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more
- Instagram is upgrading its direct messages (DMs) with new features.
- The new features include music-sharing, message scheduling, translation and more.
- Users can now share 30-second music previews through group chats and broadcast channels.
- Other features include message translation, message pinning, and QR code invites.
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Every David Fincher Movie, Ranked By Depravity
- David Fincher is known for mastering human depravity in his films, presenting both overtly graphic and psychologically disturbing content.
- Movies like The Social Network showcase a different type of depravity, focusing on the cold, calculated destruction of relationships and ethics.
- Mank delves into self-destruction and manipulation in Hollywood's golden age, contrasting with darker works like Se7en and Fight Club.
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button explores existential tragedy through a man aging backward amidst loved ones' withering.
- The Game navigates psychological torment with an unsettling unraveling reality and a hint of cathartic ending.
- Panic Room delves into claustrophobia and psychological horror as a mother and daughter are trapped by ruthless intruders.
- Gone Girl's calculated cruelty and narrative control showcase a deeply disturbing manipulation of love and vengeance.
- The Killer portrays violence with a chilling precision and detachment, emphasizing a nihilistic purpose and dehumanization.
- Zodiac strips away the usual glamor of serial killer thrillers, presenting violence as a chilling, mechanical reality.
- Alien 3 plunges into merciless cruelty, showcasing a bleak universe where survival is a sick joke and hope is scarce.
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Meghan’s rebranded herself – and it’s another valiant attempt to flog poshness to the little people | Emma Brockes
- Meghan, with her new lifestyle brand As Ever, attempts to portray poshness while appealing to the masses.
- The rollout of As Ever reveals a gap between Meghan's self-image and public perception.
- Despite the hello-little-people tone, Meghan struggles to fill her large platform with substantial content.
- The announcement of As Ever hints at Meghan feeling pressured to share the brand prematurely.
- In the competitive celebrity lifestyle space, Meghan faces challenges compared to established figures like Gwyneth Paltrow.
- Meghan leverages her royal adjacency and husband Prince Harry in promoting As Ever.
- The new brand name reflects a shift towards a classier image, distancing from their previous brands.
- Meghan's branding strategy revolves around selling an ersatz poshness that resonates with a broader audience.
- Her previous brand, The Tig, had a more personal touch compared to the current approach with As Ever.
- Meghan's video promoting As Ever shows a disconnect in understanding her audience's views and expectations.
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Facebook Implements 30-Day Limit on Live Video Archives
- Facebook has implemented a new policy that will limit the storage duration of live video recordings on the platform to 30 days.
- From February 19, 2025, all live broadcast recordings will be automatically deleted after 30 days.
- Facebook is introducing tools to facilitate the downloading and transfer of live videos before the 30-day limit. Users can also convert segments of their live videos into Reels to keep them on their profiles.
- Users have the option to postpone deletion for up to six months and are advised to review their archives and take necessary preservation actions before the new policy comes into effect.
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Facebook users warned their old content could soon be deleted
- Facebook is set to automatically delete content more than 30 days old.
- Livestreams on Facebook will have a 30-day shelf life and will be deleted unless saved or downloaded.
- Videos posted before the update will have 90 days to be accessed after receiving a notification.
- Users will be given the option to download videos to their device, transfer to cloud storage, or convert to a reel.
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Privacy is at Coma Right Now.
- Sharing personal information online puts privacy at risk, especially for vulnerable individuals.
- The convenience of using apps and websites often requires giving away sensitive data, which can be dangerous if companies get hacked.
- Efforts like encryption and using single sign-on services provide some level of protection, but no solution is perfect.
- The responsibility lies with individuals to be mindful of what they share online and to prioritize privacy.
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WhatsApp Re-Testing 'Clear Badge' Feature for Unread Messages
- WhatsApp is retesting a 'Clear Badge' feature for unread messages.
- The feature is controlled by a new toggle in WhatsApp's iOS notification settings.
- It is intended to reduce clutter on the user's Home Screen and lessen 'unread anxiety.'
- The feature is currently being beta tested and is expected to roll out to all WhatsApp users soon.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Scheduling Instagram Messages on iPhone & Android
- Instagram now offers the ability to schedule direct messages (DMs) on both Android and iPhone devices.
- For Android users, open the Instagram app, tap Messages, choose a conversation, enter your message, tap and hold the Send button, select the day and time to send the message, and confirm the option.
- For iPhone users, open the Instagram app, tap Messages, choose a chat, enter the message, press and hold the Send button, choose the day and time, and tap Confirm.
- To delete or edit a scheduled message, open direct messages, go to the chat, tap the notification, find the message, and press and hold to delete or cancel send.
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Spam and phishing in 2024
- In 2024, 27% of all emails sent worldwide were spam, with 48.57% in the Russian web segment being spam.
- Kaspersky Mail Anti-Virus blocked 125,521,794 malicious email attachments in 2024.
- 893,216,170 attempts to follow phishing links were thwarted by Kaspersky's Anti-Phishing system in the same year.
- Phishing scams in 2024 targeted travel enthusiasts through fake hotel and airline booking websites, requesting login credentials and bank card details.
- Cybercriminals targeted employees of travel agencies by gaining access to corporate accounts for financial transactions and access to customer databases.
- Social media scams involved luring victims with promises of free items or bonus features, including fake giveaways, adult content, and unauthorized premium subscriptions.
- Scammers exploited the popularity of Facebook and Instagram by offering services to find profiles or download advanced versions of popular apps, leading to malware downloads on victims' devices.
- Cryptocurrency scams in 2024, such as the Hamster Kombat game scheme, aimed to trick users into paying fees for non-existent services or fraudulent investments.
- In phishing attacks, cybercriminals mimicked legitimate companies' HR departments or sellers/buyers to deceive victims into providing personal information or credentials through fake links or attachments.
- The year saw a rise in malicious email attachments, with the top malware families including Agensla stealers, Badun Trojans, and Makoob spyware among others.
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WhatsApp faces tougher EU rules as users top 45m
- WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, has reported an average of 46.8 million monthly active users for its open channels under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
- The European Commission has stated that WhatsApp's user numbers exceed the threshold for classification as a Very Large Online Platform under the DSA.
- The DSA imposes stricter rules on very large online platforms, requiring risk assessments and mitigation strategies for illegal or harmful content.
- Telegram also confirmed that its monthly EU users of public channels are significantly fewer than 45 million.
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Meta plans to build the world's longest subsea cable that will connect the US to India
- Meta plans to build the world's longest subsea cable, spanning 31,000 miles.
- The cable will connect the US to India, Brazil, South Africa, and other regions.
- The Waterworth Project aims to improve global connectivity and support AI innovation.
- The project will involve a multibillion-dollar, multi-year investment.
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Protecting user data through source code analysis at scale
- Meta's Anti-Scraping team uses static analysis tools to prevent unauthorized scraping and protect Meta's codebase from scraping attacks.
- Scraping is the automated collection of data, which can be authorized or unauthorized, with unauthorized scraping being harder to detect.
- Meta employs proactive measures like investigating suspected scraping activities and developing static analysis rules to prevent scraping vectors.
- Static analysis tools like Zoncolan and Pysa help in identifying potential scraping issues early and ensuring timely remediation.
- These tools track data flow through programs by defining sources, sinks, and issues to detect scraping vulnerabilities.
- Static analysis can proactively identify scraping attack vectors, such as endpoints controlling user data, enabling preemptive remedies.
- Limitations of static analysis in combating unauthorized scraping include the inability to catch all issues due to scrapers mimicking legitimate user behavior.
- Mitigation strategies involve a holistic approach to combat scraping and stay ahead of scraping actors without hindering user experience.
- Meta focuses on developing static analysis rules and utilizing in-house tools to protect user data and uphold privacy standards.
- The efforts aim to detect, prevent, and address unauthorized scraping activities across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Reality Labs.
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WhatsApp will automatically clear its unread message count badge on every run
- WhatsApp is testing a feature to automatically clear the unread message count badge on its icon.
- The feature will be available in the WhatsApp Beta for iOS and Android.
- The badge count will clear whenever the app is opened, only displaying the number of unread messages since the last use.
- This feature aims to reduce clutter on the Home Screen.
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How to open another app with Camera Control on iPhone 16
- Learn how to set the iPhone 16’s dedicated Camera Control capture button to open a compatible app like Halide or Instagram instead of the built-in Camera app.
- Download a compatible third-party app like Instagram, Snapchat, or Halide.
- Head to the Settings app and choose Camera in the main list.
- Hitting the Camera Control button on the Lock Screen will now open your designated app instead of the built-in one.
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Facebook now only stores live videos for 30 days, will delete old broadcasts
- Facebook announced that live videos will now only be stored for 30 days.
- All live videos older than 30 days will be removed, with users having 90 days to download or transfer their content.
- The change aims to align Facebook's storage policies with industry standards.
- Reels offer users the option to convert favorite moments from live videos and keep them on their page.
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