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Meta's platforms, including WhatsApp and Instagram, are increasingly exploited by scammers who target users with fraudulent offers and requests for sensitive information. To combat this, it's essential to stay vigilant and follow protective steps. , How To, Times Now

Instagram suffered a brief outage on Wednesday evening, with thousands of users reporting problems accessing the platform via the web. Meta has yet to confirm the cause of the disruption.

Instagram down: Thousands of users complained about issues while accessing their post and feed on Wednesday.

Meta allows users to reset Instagram Reels recommendations, helping remove unwanted trends, irrelevant videos, and outdated interests from their feed.

The friction began in 2021, when WhatsApp issued a "take-it-or-leave-it" update to its privacy policy

WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy allowed expanded data sharing with Meta companies, triggering regulatory action and sharp Supreme Court remarks questioning consent, user choice, and the protection of citizens' right to privacy

The lawsuit, brought by the state's Attorney General after an undercover investigation, accuses the company of prioritising profit over child safety. Meta has strongly denied the claims, calling them misleading and legally flawed.

Meta tracks user interactions beyond its platforms to enhance advertising and content personalisation. This practice raises privacy concerns, but users can manage their data through the "Your activity off Meta technologies" feature. , How To, Times Now

WhatsApp premium features look imminent as Meta looks to monetise its way through the products it owns.

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing a trial in New Mexico for allegedly exposing children to sexual exploitation and profiting from it. The lawsuit claims that the company did not do enough to protect underage users, and evidence of chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with minors will be presented.