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Instagram makes encrypted direct messaging available in Ukraine, Russia

Users on Instagram will be alerted to the option via a notification that will appear at the top of their direct message inbox.

Meta takes down 15 mn pieces of content across Facebook and Instagram

Meta actioned 1.4 million content related to adult nudity and sexual activity, 233,600 pieces of content related to bullying and harassment and 1.8 million violent and graphic content

Instagram says it will stop supporting standalone app for IGTV

In a bid to make video as simple as possible to discover and create, Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has announced that it will no longer be supporting standalone app for IGTV.

Instagram update now allows users to like Stories without sending DM

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has announced a new feature called "Private Story Likes" that will change how users interact with other people's Stories.

Social relationships are like marriage in epoch of technology disruption

Modern technology is a blow to the patriarchal society, but needs regulatory checks to promote healthy social relationships.

Facebook, Instagram are hot spots for fake Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel

Research, led by social media analytics firm Ghost Data and shared exclusively with Reuters, showed counterfeiters hawking imitations of luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Prada

Instagram rolls out bulk delete features, security checkup worldwide

The company said that people will now be able to bulk manage -- delete, archive -- their content and their interactions including comments, likes, story sticker reactions, etc.

Oversight Board tells Facebook, Instagram to protect users from 'doxing'

In 'doxing,' previously private information is made public in order to shame or harm the victim.

Meta, Chime file lawsuit against phishing scam on Facebook, Instagram

The lawsuit alleged that the defendants used Facebook and Instagram accounts to impersonate Chime and lure people to fake branded phishing websites

Meta renews EU exit threat for Facebook, Instagram over data rules

Meta has already warned in its previous annual report that if it is not allowed to use standard contractual clauses

Consumers lost $770 million in social media scams in 2021: Report

More than 95,000 people reported about $770 million in losses to fraud initiated on social media platforms in 2021, according to a new report

Instagram to reduce visibility of 'potentially harmful' content

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is taking new steps to make "potentially harmful" content less visible in its app.

Instagram testing new vertical scroll for Stories in Turkey, Brazil.

Social media giant Instagram is currently testing a new vertical scroll for Stories in Turkey and Brazil.

'16.2 mn content pieces 'actioned' on Facebook proactively in India in Nov'

Taking action could include removing a piece of content from Facebook or Instagram or covering photos or videos that may be disturbing to some audiences with a warning

Instagram to 'double down' on video, focus on Reels in 2022: Report

Instagram's head Adam Mosseri said that the platform will "double down" on video and focus on Reels in the upcoming year.

Jonathan Chesner's Instagram-Driven Retailer Amuze Offers Luxury Goods at a Bargain

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Insta accounts of Priyanka Gandhi children not compromised: Govt sources

The Instagram accounts of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's children were not compromised, said top sources of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Instagram accounts of children too have been hacked: Priyanka Gandhi

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday alleged that her children's Instagram accounts have been hacked. "Leave phone tapping Instagram account of my children have also been hacked, Priyanka told reporters when asked about allegations of phone tapping of opposition leaders by the government. Does the government have no other work?" she asked. The Congress leader made the allegation two days after Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav accused Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of getting his telephones tapped and listening to the recordings of his conversations every evening. Gandhi also claimed that her 'Ladki hoon, lad sakti hoon' (I'm a girl and can fight) campaign has forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a women's meeting in Prayagraj. "Due to 'Ladki hoon, Lad sakti hoon' campaign of Congress, PM has to work for women. PM has bowed before the women power. This is a victory of women of Uttar Pradesh," she said.

Instagram likely to allow users to post 60-second videos on Stories

Meta-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is reportedly now allowing a few users to post longer videos up to 60 seconds on Stories.

Meta-owned Instagram hits 2 bn users but won't disclose it to the world

Meta-owned Instagram has reportedly hit two billion monthly active users, but the photo-sharing platform may not officially disclose these figures.