Facebook scandal affected more users than thought: up to 87M
Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg apologizes for ‘major breach of trust’
Breaking five days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for a “major breach of trust,” admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Local schools see increased security after Facebook threats
Authorities have confirmed to The Dispatch they are aware of social media threats against New Hope schools.
Facebook to verify ads with postcards after Russian meddling
Facebook will soon rely on centuries-old technology to try to prevent foreign meddling in U.S. elections: the post office.
Child experts: Just say ‘no’ to Facebook’s kids app
Child development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
Q&A: What Facebook’s shift could mean to users, businesses
In coming days, Facebook users will see fewer posts from publishers, businesses and celebs they follow.
Facebook, MSU highlight cybersecurity partnership
Mississippi State University welcomed representatives from Facebook’s cybersecurity team to campus Thursday to highlight a new partnership with the tech giant.
SPD refutes Facebook post about Starkville ‘murder’
Starkville Police Department officials say information in a Facebook post that began circulating Tuesday about an alleged murder is false and not a product of the department.
Senator slams Twitter over suspected accounts tied to Russia
Social media giant Twitter told congressional investigators it has suspended at least two dozen accounts that may have been tied to Russia, but the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee was anything but satisfied.
Twitter to talk to House, Senate in Russia probe
Social media giant Twitter will visit Capitol Hill Thursday as part of the House and Senate investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
Rock on: Rocks and paint add up to summer fun and sense of community
One bright idea, a pile of stones, paints and a Facebook page have had the small town of Caledonia rocking for the past week.
CPD officer suspended for Facebook posts
Three social media posts that landed a Columbus Police Department officer a 28-day suspension are now associated with a former officer’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city in federal court.
Rep’s silence after lynch remark strains relations
In 2015, a white Mississippi lawmaker went to the front of the state House chamber and apologized for saying in an interview that black people in his town were getting food stamps and what he called “welfare crazy checks.”
Black caucus: White rep should resign over lynch comment
Black lawmakers in Mississippi are demanding the resignation of a white colleague who said Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments.
Mississippi lawmaker apologizes for calling for lynching
A Mississippi lawmaker has apologized for saying Louisiana leaders should be lynched for removing Confederate monuments, only after his comment sparked broad condemnation in both states.
Local reps respond to colleague’s lynching post
Local legislators on both sides of the aisle are criticizing a colleague’s recent Facebook post about the removal of Confederate statues in New Orleans.
Facebook ramps up its response to violent videos
Facebook is stepping up its efforts to keep inappropriate and often violent material — including recent high-profile videos of murders and suicides, hate speech and extremist propaganda — off of its site.
McDonald’s order trips up Facebook slaying suspect
Facebook slaying suspect Steve Stephens was undone by a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets and an order of fries.
Videos show desperation of suspect in Facebook video killing
The suspect in the random killing of a retiree posted on Facebook made his living mentoring teens in Cleveland, but his life appeared to be unraveling under the weight of gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
Facebook beefs up suicide prevention focused on live video
Facebook is beefing up its suicide prevention tools, including new options for people to report if someone might harm themselves while broadcasting on Facebook Live.