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After data incidents, Instagram expands its bug bounty

Facebook is expanding its data abuse bug bounty to Instagram . The social media giant, which owns Instagram, first rolled out its data abuse bounty in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which saw tens of millions of Facebook profiles scraped to help swing undecided voters in favor of the Trump campaign during the…

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After data incidents, Instagram expands its bug bounty


Facebook is expanding its data abuse bug bounty to Instagram.

The social media giant, which owns Instagram, first rolled out its data abuse bounty in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which saw tens of millions of Facebook profiles scraped to help swing undecided voters in favor of the Trump campaign during the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

The idea was that security researchers and platform users alike could report instances of third-party apps or companies that were scraping, collecting and selling Facebook data for other purposes, such as to create voter profiles or build vast marketing lists.

Even following the high-profile public relations disaster of Cambridge Analytica,Facebook still had apps illicitly collecting data on its us

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Samklef sparks debate after claiming Tinubu is performing better than Obasanjo

GistReel Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…

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Samklef sparks debate after claiming Tinubu is performing better than Obasanjo

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Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…
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Man leaves church during night vigil, cites fear of bandits

‎A Nigerian man has attracted widespread attention after refusing to stay inside a church during a night vigil, choosing instead to remain outside for safety reasons. The incident, which has quickly gone viral on social media, highlights the growing concerns over security and the fear of bandit attacks…

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Man leaves church during night vigil, cites fear of bandits

‎A Nigerian man has attracted widespread attention after refusing to stay inside a church during a night vigil, choosing instead to remain outside for safety reasons. The incident, which has quickly gone viral on social media, highlights the growing concerns over security and the fear of bandit attacks…
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WAR AGAINST TERRORISTS: Fear Loom Over Compromised National Security Architecture

November 23, (THEWILL) — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State at the weekend   publicly disclosed a worrisome pattern about insecurity in the country that many Nigerians have suspected over the years and continue to discuss on social media, at meetings and homes, a troubling pattern that shows how compromised those entrusted with the security of

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WAR AGAINST TERRORISTS: Fear Loom Over Compromised National Security Architecture

November 23, (THEWILL) — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State at the weekend   publicly disclosed a worrisome pattern about insecurity in the country that many Nigerians have suspected over the years and continue to discuss on social media, at meetings and homes, a troubling pattern that shows how compromised those entrusted with the security of […]
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FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns

The Federal Government has dismissed false social media claims that all Federal Unity Colleges would close, amid rising security concerns and recent attacks targeting schools across the country. The post FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns appeared first on Nairametrics…

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FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns

The Federal Government has dismissed false social media claims that all Federal Unity Colleges would close, amid rising security concerns and recent attacks targeting schools across the country.
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