Cybersecurity Headlines Get Meta out of your life, GoDaddy slapped, TikTok could stay alive
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Jan 16, 2025 Wondering how to escape the clutches of social media? Discover the process of deleting your Facebook and Instagram accounts completely. GoDaddy faces scrutiny for its history of lax security, raising alarm bells. Meanwhile, TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance as a potential ban looms. Dive into discussions about significant cyber breaches, the rising concerns over spyware, and the evolution of drone regulations. Plus, learn about exciting updates in digital IDs and Microsoft’s security enhancements coming in 2025.
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Deleting Meta Accounts
- To delete Meta accounts, use each app's specific steps.
- Deletion is permanent, with 30-day grace periods for Facebook/Instagram.
GoDaddy Security Lapses
- GoDaddy faced FTC allegations for neglecting basic security, leaving customer websites vulnerable.
- Despite breaches between 2019-2022, GoDaddy faces no fines under a new settlement but must improve.
TikTok Ban Delay
- A TikTok ban is not expected immediately, with the decision deferred to the incoming Trump administration.
- Trump aims to preserve TikTok's use, despite a national security law mandating ByteDance divest ownership.