Trump Offers Executive Support to Struggling Tech Firm
In a reversal of a long-awaited ban on social media platform TikTok, the company was made available to some US users on Sunday, after several days of uncertainty surrounding its future in the country. This decision follows an announcement from President-elect Donald Trump, stating that he would sign an executive
Brazil lifts freeze on Starlink accounts after fine payment
Brazil's Supreme Court lifts freeze on Starlink accounts after Musk's companies pay $3.3M fine, but X remains suspended in Brazil.
Hackers Linked to Iran Targeted Top US Officials’ WhatsApp
Meta said Friday that it blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts linked to an Iranian hacking group that was targeting officials associated with President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The company said in a blog post that the bogus WhatsApp accounts appeared to originate from the Iranian
Venezuela President Maduro Imposes 10-Day Ban on X Amid Feud with Elon Musk
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro ordered a 10-day ban on social networking site X, cutting off locals’ access to the platform after a feud with Elon Musk. Maduro signed a decree ordering the Venezuelan telecommunications regulator to block X, citing the firm’s owner, Musk, for violating the rules of the social
EU Demands Elon Musk’s X Platform Tones Down Hate Speech Ahead of Trump Interview
The European Commission on Monday warned X Corp. owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino that the company may face penalties and restrictions in Europe if it doesn’t address the spread of illegal content, including incitements to violence and hate speech, on its social media platform. The warning comes as
MCMC Introduces New Regulations for Social Media Providers in Malaysia
MCMC's new regulations mandate licenses for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube to enhance online safety.
Kaspersky blocks 709M Phishing Attempts in 2023
In 2023, Kaspersky thwarted 709M phishing tries, up 40%. Scams spanned messaging, AI, social media, and crypto, signaling a digital threat rise.
Only 17% Malaysians believe contents on social media – TNS Survey
Despite high levels of connectivity, brands face a struggle to connect with Malaysians via social media - Kantar TNS’s latest Connected Life research.
Social media now key element for brands in Malaysia – TNS
TNS Marketing Monitor study across Asia Pacific highlight the centrality of social media for marketers. The study was carried out in July 2016.
Hootsuite integrates Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Google Drive
Hootsuite, the most widely used platform for managing social media, has integrated Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Google Drive, and other content sources.
