Tag: social networks
91 million euros fine against Meta, the parent company of Facebook
In Ireland, Meta is fined 91 million euros for endangering the passwords of 36 million European users. The security breach occurred at Facebook in 2019. Irish authorities, who act on…
Kylian Mbappé, the player that social networks love to hate
On the rise at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé is also the target of much criticism on social networks. As on the pitch, the French striker is expected to deliver on…
numerous foreign information maneuvers during the Olympic Games
VIGINUM, the technical and operational service of the State responsible for vigilance and protection against foreign digital interference, released its report this Friday on the informational maneuvers observed during the…
Two women sentenced for spreading fake news about Brigitte Macron
Two women have been convicted in France for spreading the rumor online that Brigitte Macron, the wife of the President of the Republic, was a transgender woman. In 2021, they…
Telegram founder arrested in France: dictatorship on the market
Pavel Durov, CEO and founder of 900-million-user encrypted messenger Telegram, was arrested this Saturday at Le Bourget airport. The 39-year-old Franco-Russian billionaire was arrested by French authorities under a search…
Beheading video wrongly attributed to Wagner group
In Mali, more than a week after the defeat of the army and mercenaries of the Wagner group in Tinzaouatène, a beheading video has gone viral on social media in…
These athletes who also shine on social networks
The Paris Olympics allow athletes to surpass themselves in their discipline, but not only that. Sometimes in spite of themselves, some have a reputation on social networks. Internet users, official…
2024 Olympics: French soft power exposed to the information threat
The largest multi-sport event in the world, the Paris Olympic Games contribute to the cultural and economic influence of France. An exceptional spotlight, particularly exposed to disinformation campaigns. A week…
Turkey blocks access to Instagram after censorship accusations
Turkey blocked access to the social network Instagram early Friday, August 2, without official justification, but after accusations of censorship from a senior Turkish official against the American platform. 1…
2024 Olympics: security measures to protect against false information
A few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games, a major security perimeter is in place around the Seine. In total, more than 45,000 police officers and…