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Crypto drainer hidden in social media and browser ads steals $58 million

Cryptocurrencies

Crypto drainer hidden in social media and browser ads steals $58 million Brian-Damien Morgan / Last Updated: Dec 22, 2023   Over $ 58 million has been stolen via fraudulent Google and X ads in nine months. The wallet draining service is named ‘Ms Drainer.’ Scammers use Google Ads to present fake versions of popular … Continue reading Crypto drainer hidden in social media and browser ads steals $58 million →

The Supreme Court is set to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts

Social Media Engagement

  By The Conversation November 27, 2023 The First Amendment does not protect messages posted on social media platforms. The companies that own the platforms can—and do—remove, promote, or limit the distribution of any posts, according to corporate policies. But all that might soon change. The Supreme Court has agreed to hear five cases during this current term, … Continue reading The Supreme Court is set to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts →

Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich

Governments Policies

By Sam Becker November 16, 2023 Shutdown averted—again! The government funding bill that was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Senate late on Wednesday and headed to President Biden for his signature. That will keep parts of the federal government funded until January 19, 2024, and others until February 2, … Continue reading Government shutdown threats are becoming more common. Blame TV, social media, and Newt Gingrich →

Rethinking social networking with fediverse

Social Networking

Rethinking social networking with fediverse Deanna Ritchie / Nov 7, 2023   As more users seek a safer and more reliable online social networking experience, Mozilla, the technology company responsible for the Firefox browser and Pocket reader, has turned its attention to the “fediverse.” The fediverse is a collection of interconnected social networking apps communicating … Continue reading Rethinking social networking with fediverse →

Meta Platforms Mega-Lawsuit: Are All Social Media Companies in Trouble?

Facebook

Meta Platforms Mega-Lawsuit: Are All Social Media Companies in Trouble? ValueWalk / Oct 26, 2023   It’s earnings season once again, and now it’s Big Tech’s turn to show what they did and didn’t achieve in the third quarter. Social media titans are in the spotlight today, with Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) showing some cracks in the … Continue reading Meta Platforms Mega-Lawsuit: Are All Social Media Companies in Trouble? →

How consumers are contacting brands on social media this holidays

Branding Engagement

74% of customers will be reaching out to brands over social. Here’s where they’ll be and why, according to a new Sprout Social study. Chris Wood on October 24, 2023 Chances are, brands will be hearing from customers on social this holiday season. Nearly three-quarters (74%) of consumers say they’re likely to reach out to … Continue reading How consumers are contacting brands on social media this holidays →

The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies

Legal Battles

The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies A lower court order preventing Biden officials from talking to social media companies will remain on hold, for now. Karissa Bell   Sat, Oct 21, 2023 MANDEL NGAN via Getty Images As expected, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial … Continue reading The Supreme Court will hear case on government’s contacts with social media companies →

B2B social media ‘sweet spots’: What’s working and what’s not

B2B Social Media

Explore strategic vs. haphazard approaches in B2B social media and how the best-in-class companies are finding their “sweet spot.” Scott Gillum on October 11, 2023 Never has the expression, “Don’t confuse activity for performance,” rang truer than in B2B social media programs.  You can divide organizations into two buckets based on their approach to social … Continue reading B2B social media ‘sweet spots’: What’s working and what’s not →

The Supreme Court agrees to hear content moderation cases that could reshape social media

Social Media Under Legal

  By Issie Lapowsky September 29, 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear two cases that stand to have sweeping consequences on First Amendment rights of online platforms and their ability to moderate content.  The cases—NetChoice v. Paxton and Moody v. NetChoice—challenge the constitutionality of two separate laws passed in Florida and Texas, … Continue reading The Supreme Court agrees to hear content moderation cases that could reshape social media →

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