Washington (CNN Business) Meta has permanently removed Facebook and Instagram accounts belonging to Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group led by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Meta confirmed to CNN on Friday. The accounts each had hundreds of thousands of followers, CHD said on its website , where it posted screenshots of messages it said it received from Facebook and Instagram about the suspensions. The screenshot from Instagram shows the suspension occurred on Wednesday and that CHD has 30 days to challenge the decision. The screenshots show CHD's accounts were suspended for violating Meta's policies against "misinformation that could cause physical harm." Aaron Simpson, a Meta spokesperson, confirmed the account removals to CNN on Friday. According to Meta, the removals are permanent, and occurred after the accounts repeatedly violated the company's Covid-19 policies. But Facebook pages dedicated to various state chapters of CHD are still active … [Read more...] about Meta suspends anti-vaccine group led by RFK, Jr.
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You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Right Now Due to Security Flaw That Hackers Have ‘Actively Exploited’
Apple is urging users of iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers to update their devices immediately after discovering a security flaw that could allow hackers to take control of devices. The security bug has been “actively exploited” according to the Silicon Valley giant. BBC News reports that Apple has disclosed a serious security vulnerability for its iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could allow hackers to remote take control of the devices. Apple published two security reports about the issue on Wednesday but the issue did not receive widespread attention until today. Apple CEO Tim Cook poses for a goofy selfie ( Justin Sullivan/Getty) Apple CEO Tim Cook at WWDC (Justin Sullivan/Getty) Apple explained that the vulnerability means that a hacker could gain “full admin access” to iOS and MacOS devices. Rachel Tobac, the CEO of SocialProof Security, said that this would allow hackers to impersonate the device’s owner and run any software in their name. Far from being a … [Read more...] about You Need to Update Your Apple Devices Right Now Due to Security Flaw That Hackers Have ‘Actively Exploited’
China Is Watching: TikTok’s In-App Browser Can Monitor Keystrokes, Capture Sensitive Info
A software researcher recently claimed that China-owned TikTok’s in-app browser is capable of monitoring and recording user keystrokes, which the company has since confirmed. Of course, the Chinese company is quick to state that the code in its app is only used for “debugging,” but this may be another lie from the company known for its mistruths. Forbes reports that TikTok has confirmed that it has the ability to monitor the activity of users when browsing the web via the platform’s in-app browser. TikTok can monitor the keystrokes that users type and what they click on a web page inside the in-app browser, meaning TikTok could capture a user’s credit card information or passwords. Photographer: Justin Chin/Bloomberg via Getty Images TikTok Influencers film video (MIGUEL MEDINA /Getty) The issue was first noticed by Felix Krause, a software researcher based in Vienna, who published a report on the issue this week. “This was an active choice the company made,” … [Read more...] about China Is Watching: TikTok’s In-App Browser Can Monitor Keystrokes, Capture Sensitive Info
Mexico, US collaboration pave way for 2026 World Cup
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 8 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Forward Daniela Solis is the personification of an ever-growing connection between soccer in the United States and Mexico — one that's only going to intensify as the 2026 World Cup looms. Major League Soccer's All-Star Game against Liga MX counterparts, an expanded Leagues Cup competition next year and a series of women's exhibition matches this summer all aim to bridge the border. For MLS, that means tapping into the sizable Liga MX fan base in the United States. On the women's side, it's about growing the game overall. Solis is a native of Mexico but was a high school star in Oregon and played soccer at Portland State before transferring to Monterrey Tech, one of the top women's college teams in Mexico. "I'd always dreamed of playing professional soccer, but when I was in college, there was no professional soccer in Mexico," … [Read more...] about Mexico, US collaboration pave way for 2026 World Cup