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Meta down: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads not working amid major outage
AppWizard
December 12, 2024

Meta down: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads not working amid major outage

Users worldwide experienced significant disruptions on Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, starting at approximately 6 PM UK time (10 AM Pacific time). The issues were acknowledged by Meta on its official accounts, stating they were working to resolve the technical problems. Most applications began recovering within an hour, and by early Thursday, Meta confirmed it was "99 percent of the way" to resolving the outage. WhatsApp announced they were back online, and Instagram expressed gratitude for users' patience. Despite the recovery, some users reported lingering issues within specific apps. Meta's platforms operate on interconnected technical frameworks, leading to simultaneous outages, and the company has reassessed its plans for enhancing interoperability among its apps due to regulatory pressures.
Google bans 5 dangerous apps from Play Store — but Android users won't be safe until they take action
AppWizard
August 1, 2024

Google bans 5 dangerous apps from Play Store — but Android users won’t be safe until they take action

Google has removed five applications from the Play Store that contained a new strain of malware called Mandrake, which has been downloaded approximately 32,000 times. Mandrake, which has enhanced spying capabilities, can monitor activities on infected devices, collect data, record screens, and simulate user interactions. The affected apps were available for over a year before their removal, and users must manually delete them from their devices to eliminate the threat. The five compromised applications are AirFS, Astro Explorer, Amber, CryptoPulsing, and Brain Matrix. Users in countries including the UK, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, and Spain may have been affected. Google recommends enabling Play Protect to help mitigate risks associated with Mandrake. Users are advised to download apps only from official sources and to scrutinize app reviews and permissions.
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