Cybersecurity articles tagged #Meta on RuntimeRebel.https://runtimerebel.comhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/assaf-keren-appointed-meta-ciso-strategic-security-leadership-shifthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/assaf-keren-appointed-meta-ciso-strategic-security-leadership-shiftMeta appoints former PayPal CISO Assaf Keren to lead global security operations, succeeding Guy Rosen. Analysis of the leadership transition and future strategy.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:26:22 GMTMetaAssaf KerenCISOLeadership TransitionSecurity StrategyPaypalhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-broken-access-control-customer-support-data-exposurehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-broken-access-control-customer-support-data-exposureA broken access control vulnerability in Meta's support infrastructure allowed exposure of sensitive customer support data. Learn about the impact and mitigations.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:41:01 GMTMetaBroken Access ControlData ExposureCustomer DataBug Bountyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-patent-details-ai-driven-emotional-tracking-via-ambient-voice-analysishttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-patent-details-ai-driven-emotional-tracking-via-ambient-voice-analysisMeta files patent for continuous AI voice monitoring to log user emotions and activities, raising significant privacy and biometric data security concerns.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:39:32 GMTMetaAI PrivacyVoice BiometricsEmotional TrackingData Privacyhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-s-facial-recognition-tech-for-police-military-emerging-surveillancehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-s-facial-recognition-tech-for-police-military-emerging-surveillanceMeta is developing facial recognition smart glasses with a Pentagon supplier for potential law enforcement and military applications, raising privacy and surveillance…Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:49:51 GMTFacial RecognitionMetaSmart GlassesSurveillanceLaw EnforcementMilitary TechnologyPrivacyPentagon Supplierhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-s-expanded-use-of-off-site-data-for-ai-and-personalizationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-s-expanded-use-of-off-site-data-for-ai-and-personalizationMeta announces it will use off-site business data for AI chatbot responses and feed personalization, extending beyond targeted advertising. Review data policies.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:46:41 GMTMetaData PrivacyAI PersonalizationOff Site DataBusiness Data SharingUser PrivacyData Governancehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-s-whatsapp-phishing-blocked-meta-files-contempt-orderhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/nso-group-s-whatsapp-phishing-blocked-meta-files-contempt-orderMeta detected and blocked new spear-phishing attacks by NSO Group targeting WhatsApp users, leading to a federal court contempt order filing.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:57:34 GMTNSO GroupWhatsAppPhishingSpear PhishingSpyware VendorMetahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-alleges-nso-group-violation-of-anti-hacking-injunctionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-alleges-nso-group-violation-of-anti-hacking-injunctionWhatsApp files a federal contempt order against NSO Group, alleging continued platform exploitation for spyware delivery despite a court-ordered ban.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:36:58 GMTNSO GroupPegasusWhatsAppSpywareMetahttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/instagram-account-hijacking-meta-ai-support-exploited-by-attackershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/instagram-account-hijacking-meta-ai-support-exploited-by-attackersAttackers manipulated Meta's AI-powered support system to hijack over 20,000 Instagram accounts via unauthorized password resets. Learn how to secure accounts.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:44:31 GMTMetaInstagramAccount HijackingAI SupportData Breachhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/big-tech-compliance-failures-in-ca-privacy-law-opt-out-requestshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/big-tech-compliance-failures-in-ca-privacy-law-opt-out-requestsAn audit reveals Google, Meta, and Microsoft frequently ignore California privacy law opt-out requests, posing significant compliance and data privacy risks.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:30:36 GMTCCPACPRAData PrivacyGoogleMetaMicrosoftRegulatory Compliancehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-legal-ruling-the-privacy-preserving-design-choice-liabilityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-legal-ruling-the-privacy-preserving-design-choice-liabilityA New Mexico court ruling against Meta frames end-to-end encryption as a design liability, potentially impacting future secure software architecture.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:18:42 GMTMetaEnd to End EncryptionData PrivacyLegal Precedenthttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-view-once-bypass-via-modified-clients-meta-won-t-patchhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/whatsapp-view-once-bypass-via-modified-clients-meta-won-t-patchA new WhatsApp View Once bypass allows recipients to persist media via modified clients. Meta declines patching, citing client-side enforcement limits.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:24:28 GMTWhatsAppView Once BypassPrivacyMetaMobile Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/tech-giants-sign-industry-pact-to-combat-online-scams-and-fraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/tech-giants-sign-industry-pact-to-combat-online-scams-and-fraudLeading tech firms including Google, Meta, and Microsoft sign a collaborative pact to enhance cross-platform intelligence sharing and fight online scams.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:31:34 GMTGoogleMetaMicrosoftAmazonOnline FraudTech Accordhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/instagram-e2ee-discontinuation-user-data-implications-mitigationhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/instagram-e2ee-discontinuation-user-data-implications-mitigationMeta will end end-to-end encryption for Instagram chats by May 2026. This analysis details the impact on user privacy, data security, and recommends user actions.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:13:14 GMTInstagramMetaE2EEEncryptionPrivacyData Securityhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disrupts-150000-scam-center-accounts-and-deploys-new-toolshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disrupts-150000-scam-center-accounts-and-deploys-new-toolsMeta disables 150,000 accounts linked to industrial-scale scam centers in Southeast Asia and introduces new protective tools against forced labor fraud.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:30:01 GMTMetaScam CentersSocial EngineeringPig ButcheringSoutheast AsiaFraudhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-anti-scam-tools-facial-recognition-and-whatsapp-protectionhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-anti-scam-tools-facial-recognition-and-whatsapp-protectionMeta implements facial recognition and enhanced messaging warnings to combat celeb-bait ads and account takeovers across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:29:45 GMTMetaWhatsAppScam ProtectionFacial RecognitionSocial Engineeringhttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disables-150k-accounts-linked-to-southeast-asia-scam-centershttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-disables-150k-accounts-linked-to-southeast-asia-scam-centersMeta disrupts a global fraud network by disabling 150,000 accounts tied to Southeast Asian scam centers in coordination with international law enforcement.Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:27:32 GMTMetaSocial Media FraudScam CentersSoutheast AsiaCybercrimehttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-files-lawsuits-against-global-celeb-bait-scam-networkshttps://runtimerebel.com/blog/meta-files-lawsuits-against-global-celeb-bait-scam-networksMeta takes legal action against advertisers in Brazil, China, and Vietnam, disabling accounts and domains used in large-scale celebrity-bait fraud schemes.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:17:57 GMTMetaSocial EngineeringPhishingCeleb BaitBrazilChinaVietnamAdvertising Fraud