UNCOVERED: 41 - The Untold Story

Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans

Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.

AAP · Jun 5

Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players

Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Facebook privacy settlement checks coming from June 9 - here’s who qualifies, how much you’ll get and everything you need to know

Facebook user privacy settlement: Facebook users who previously cashed their initial privacy settlement payment are now eligible for a second distribution. This comes from leftover funds in the settlement, with new checks and digital payments beginning to be distributed in early June. Approximately 15.7 million eligible recipients will receive smaller…

The Economic Times · Jun 5

“I was broke, so I said yes to everything. I just knew I could never have a normal job”: How Henrik Linder went from struggling music student to overnight success with Dirty Loops

Dirty Loops started as a chops-heavy cover band before exploding on social media

Guitar World · Jun 4

Voda Idea launches silent mobile verification for its subscribers using Meta platforms

Vodafone Idea has introduced silent mobile verification for its users on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. This technology allows for password-less digital experiences. It verifies mobile numbers in the background without manual steps. Vi users will benefit from faster onboarding and enhanced security. This move aims to improve trust in digital…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Thai consumers’ council to sue Facebook

The Thailand Consumers Council is preparing to file the country’s first-ever lawsuit against Facebook for failing to adequately protect people from fraudulent content on its platform.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Authorities warn of World Cup ticket, merchandise scams

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the 2026 World Cup with a barrage of scams, as authorities and researchers caution against fake websites impersonating FIFA's official online presence to sell phantom tickets.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Disinformation pages pump out fake news about Ben Roberts-Smith

Disinformation networks are exploiting public interest in former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith to spread false stories across social media.

AAP · Jun 4

Explosive New Theories Emerge After Missing Scientist Assistant Is Found As Ex‑FBI Chief Sounds Alarm

A former FBI official says the presence of a firearm beside Melissa Casias’s body has complicated the investigation.

Bored Panda · Jun 3

EU court partially sides with Meta in a blow to the European Commission

The EU's General Court has annulled Facebook Marketplace's gatekeeper designation under the Digital Markets Act — but the ruling is largely procedural, as the Commission had already stripped the platform of that status a year earlier.

Euronews · Jun 3