Social Network stories

Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.

Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.

Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.

iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.

As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.

Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.

NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.

Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.

Facebook launches 'Sports Stadium', a new hub for fans to follow games in real-time, boasting a global community of 650 million.

Facebook tests new tools to help people manage interactions with ex-partners after a break-up, says product manager Kelly Winters.

Despite vowing to quit, we explore 10 compelling reasons why Facebook remains an irreplaceable part of our lives and digital footprints.

Two separate reports have emerged over the weekend hinting at possible post-IPO projects for Facebook's bosses.

Google reports its second consecutive USD $10 billion quarter, driven by strong performances from Chrome, Android, and YouTube.

Google boasts 170 million users on Google+, now one-fifth the size of Facebook, amid updates to enhance the platform's allure.

A viral YouTube doco on Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony by Invisible Children has sparked debate over its accuracy and the ethics of social media activism.