Facebook removes 5.4 billion fake accounts
PrintListen to this Article
0:00
0:00
Facebook says it has stopped 5.4 billion fake accounts so far this year, in a sign of a persistent battle on social media against manipulation and disinformation.
In its latest transparency report, the Internet firm said it has improved its ability to detect and block attempts to create fake and abusive accounts.
The detailed report also showed that government demands for user information hit a new high led by the US.
Overall, requests by governments for Facebook user data rose 16 per cent to 128,617 in the first half of this year. #casansaar (Source - NewsOnAir)
In its latest transparency report, the Internet firm said it has improved its ability to detect and block attempts to create fake and abusive accounts.
The detailed report also showed that government demands for user information hit a new high led by the US.
Overall, requests by governments for Facebook user data rose 16 per cent to 128,617 in the first half of this year. #casansaar (Source - NewsOnAir)
Category : General | Comments : 0 | Hits : 291
Also Read -
India Features in World Bank’s Top Five Rankings for Private Investment in Infrastructure
Infrastructure remains a cornerstone of India’s long-term growth framework, with public capital expenditure maintaining a consistent upward momentum since FY15. A defining development in th...
Also Read -
India's FY26 GDP Growth Projected at 7.4%, Supported by Strong Consumption and Investment Momentum
India’s economy is projected to expand by 7.4 per cent in FY26, supported by the twin drivers of consumption and investment, reinforcing its position as the world’s fastest-growing major e...
Retirement fund body EPFO has said it will no longer use Aadhaar as a valid document for proof of date of birth. In an official circular on January 16, the Employees' Provident Fund Org...
Comments