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Facebook takes down accounts for seven “cyber-mercenary” firms

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Dissent

Catalin Cimpanu reports:

Meta (formerly Facebook) said today that it suspended accounts on its Facebook and Instagram platforms operated by seven companies that provide surveillance and cyber-mercenary services.

Meta said these companies targeted users with links to phishing sites and malware in order to collect login credentials and infect them with malware.

Read more at The Record.


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