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Zuckerberg Talks Guidelines For How To Regulate Facebook

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Speaking before a conference of government and security officials at an annual security conference in Munich, Zuckerberg made the case that his website is different from a traditional news outlet where the content would be more heavily scrutinized and he’d be held accountable.

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Report: Purported COVID-19 Vaccines Hit Dark Web

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Pharmaceuticals supply chain security expert Amy Shortman reportedly told the Financial Times: “There will always be a market for people who wouldn't necessarily have access to that medicine and wanted to protect themselves and their families. In the United States, the FBI posted guidelines on its website for avoiding COVID-19 crime.

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Apple Boots Facebook Security App From App Store

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Facebook has removed its data security app from Apple ’s App Store because it violates Apple’s data collection policies. After meetings to discuss the matter last week, Apple suggested that Facebook voluntarily take down the app and the social media giant agreed. The app will still be available on Android devices.

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Prevent pig butchering scams: Safeguarding against investment fraud

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Avoid fraud losses from pig butchering scams FinCrime professionals looking to prevent pig butchering scams in the age of cryptocurrency can follow these steps to tighten security. A scam usually begins with online contact via social media or dating apps. Would you like other articles like this in your inbox?

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Deep Dive: How 2020’s Fraud Trends Will Shape Security Measures Going Forward

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Social distancing guidelines, stay-at-home orders and mandated dining room closures around the U.S. These scams consist of fraudsters placing ads for discounted food on social media and asking consumers to pay them directly.

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BBB: Scammers Are Stealing Money Via Cash App

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In response to the numerous incidents, the BBB has laid out some guidelines for how to approach potential scams, the report stated. No Cash App employee will ask for a person's sign-in code over the phone or social media, and they would never ask for payment or work with sensitive information like one's full bank account number.

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U.K. Treasury Increasing Cryptocurrency Ad Regulations

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Spain’s National Securities Market Commission issued a preapproval mandate for any cryptocurrency ad aimed at 100,000 or more people and added mandatory caution language in the vein of cigarette ad health warnings. Singapore banned crypto-related advertising completely. On Monday (Jan.