Facebook failed to stop test ads from threatening midterm election workers
The social network's automatic moderation didn't spot some obvious red flags.
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Meta dismantles a China-based network of fake accounts ahead of the midterms
The company also took down a large network of fake accounts from Russia.
TikTok adds new rules for politicians' accounts ahead of the midterm elections
Politicians will be barred from using the app to ask for campaign contributions.
Nextdoor is trying to prevent neighbors from arguing about the midterms
The service will remind users to avoid letting election-related conversations from getting “heated.”
TikTok's Elections Center returns to fight misinformation ahead of the midterms
Detecting political branded content is still a challenge for the company.
Twitter will fight misinformation in US midterms with notification changes
The social network is also reviving some of its 2018 strategy.
Twitter banned 2,600 Iran-linked accounts for election meddling
Facebook and Twitter worked together to fight election interference efforts.
DNC claims Russians launched more phishing attacks after midterms
Time stamps and contents of the emails linked them to a wider phishing campaign.
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Facebook will show who paid for political ads in the UK
The company is back on its transparency drive.
Instagram uses Stories to encourage voter registration
The platform is partnering with TurboVote to help citizens sign up.
Facebook is building a 'war room' for the midterm elections
The company is taking a 'laser-focused' approach to 'the bad actors.'
Russian hackers targeted Democratic senator ahead of midterms
Sen. McCaskill's campaign was hit with an unsuccessful phishing scheme.
