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Facebook Won't Let US, Australia, UK Get Toe in Backdoor

2019-12-11 13:00:00| TechNewsWorld

Facebook has rejected a request from the U.S., the UK and Australia for a "backdoor" in its encrypted messenger apps to help law enforcement agencies combat crime and terrorism. "Cybersecurity experts have repeatedly proven that when you weaken any part of an encrypted system, you weaken it for everyone, everywhere," wrote WhatsApp head Will Cathcart and Facebook Messenger head Stan Chudnovsky.

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Facebook rejects calls for police 'backdoor' to encrypted messages

2019-12-11 11:26:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Facebook has rejected a call from the US, UK and Australia governments to create a 'backdoor' in its messaging apps so law enforcement officials can access encrypted messages. The company said this "would be a gift to criminals, hackers and repressive regimes", as it was impossible to create access for one purpose and not expect others to try to exploit the weakened security.

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E-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads

2019-12-09 18:21:41| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.

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Facebook in talks to lease 700,000 square feet of space in Manhattan - report

2019-12-06 13:32:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) Facebook is in talks to lease a landmark building in Manhattan, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The company hopes to hire 700,000 square feet worth of space at the Farley Building. The new space would come on top of Facebook's recent deal to lease 1.5 million square feet at the new Hudson Yards neighborhood, cut last month.

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