In this edition of the Worldwide Wrap, WhatsApp has been testing two factor authentication and Facebook is facing criticism that fake news on its network aided the rise of Donald Trump
WhatsApp tests two-factor authentication
One of WhatsApp's most requested features, two factor authentication, may finally be making its way to the service.
The instant messaging service has been testing the feature in its app for the past few months. Now, however, the feature finally appears to be on the verge of a public roll out. The feature has already gone live in some of the latest beta versions of the application.
Via: The Tech Portal
Facebook faces criticism
Facing criticism that fake news on Facebook aided the rise of Donald Trump, founder Mark Zuckerberg has strongly defended his network.
"The idea that fake news on Facebook influenced the election in any way is a pretty crazy idea," said Zuckerberg.
Via: BBC
MS fixes Windows flaw
Microsoft has fixed a security flaw in Windows that was being actively exploited by hackers.
The software and services giant released the patch as part of its monthly round of security patches, known as Patch Tuesday.
Via ZDNET
Yahoo staff knew about hack
Yahoo has admitted a number of workers knew the company's network had been hacked by a state-sponsored attacker in 2014, as it faces 23 lawsuits over the massive breach.
The shocking revelation was uncovered as part of an independent investigation into the security breach that took place two years ago, which has created further uncertainty around a $4.8 billion deal with Verizon to acquire the tech company.
Via: Daily Mail
Instagram to add live video
Instagram is gearing up to roll out live video in its photo app, joining a host of social media companies fighting to lure users away from traditionally televised events.
"Live is really exciting for us. I think it can enhance what we're doing," Kevin Systrom, chief executive of Instagram, told the Financial Times.
Via: Financial Times
Snap sells video-capturing glasses
Snap is selling its new futuristic, video-capturing sunglasses in a very old-school way: With vending machines.
Snap, formerly Snapchat, says it plans to sell Spectacles, the video-capturing glasses it announced back in September, through Snapbots, which look like giant vending machines.
Via: CNBC
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