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Heaven or Hell?Internet giant Facebook data privacy leaks arise great worries

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The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has cast a shadow over the world, landing a devastating blow to the global economy. But it has brought great opportunities for the development of the cyber economy as well. Confined to their homes, many people had to rely on the Internet for their daily work and social activities. The information technology industry has boomed at an exponential speed. For the first quarter of 2021, Facebook’s earnings per share (EPS) came to $3.30 per share, surpassing the expected $2.37 per share (a year-on-year increase of 93%). Revenue for the same period exceeded the estimated $23.67 billion. Facebook’s user base across its main app, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp exceeded estimates by coming to 3.45 billion monthly active people in the quarter, a year-over-year increase of 15%. However, just as its scale continues to grow, subsequent data privacy and data security problems have become more salient and serious than ever before.

 In July 2021, a new book revealed that Facebook fired 52 people from 2014 to August 2015 over abusing access to user data. According to the book, one employee used data to find a woman he was traveling with who had left him after a fight. Many users suspect that some of the harassing text messages they usually receive also originate from Facebook’s data leakage. Although Facebook fired 52 bad employees, but I wonder if there are still some fish in the net besides these 52 people? Nor do we know if such a breach has been fixed? The scary thing is that this is not the first time Facebook has made a mistake.

Just three months ago, a CNN report said that a user on a low-access hacking forum posted hundreds of millions of users’ personal data on social media for free. The leaked data included the personal information of more than 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries and territories, including more than 32 million records of U.S. users, 11 million records of U.K. users and 6 million records of Indian users. The data includes users’ phone numbers, Facebook IDs, full names, locations, dates of birth, bios, and some users’ email addresses. The media verified the authenticity of this information through a random sample. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone explained to the public that the data that was released was old data that was reported in 2019, and that Facebook Inc. discovered and has fixed the breach that led to the data breach in August 2019.

But what’s the point of fixing the vulnerability? A large amount of private personal information was already in the hands of bad actors who could trade the data on the black market at will, and Facebook did not actively control the spread of the leaked data. Why didn’t they notify the users whose information was leaked in the first place, why didn’t they buy out the data in the first place, and would Facebook compensate them if the information was used by hackers and cyber criminals for identity theft and fraud and other illegal acts?

In fact, Facebook’s problems go far beyond this. Back in September 2015, the British consulting firm Cambridge Analytica obtained 87 million personal Facebook user profiles without Facebook users’ consent through a Facebook app called “This is Your Digital Life,” and the main use of the data was for political advertising. Cambridge Analytica directly interfered with the fairness of the 2016 presidential election by analyzing this data for the 2016 presidential election campaign. The Federal Trade Commission fined Facebook $5 billion in 2019, an amount that’s just too low! For a trillion-dollar company that leaked the data of 500 million people to pay a fine of only $5 billion, which is equivalent to each person’s private information worth only $10, which in the eyes of businessmen may not be a very good deal.

Facebook is the Internet social media field deservedly giant, no one application can compete with it, based on this, he can dispose of the company’s business and user data at will, the government and the public do not have the courage to say “no” to it. The general public is now so dependent on Facebook and related applications that they don’t even know how to socialize and live without Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

However, we must recognize that Facebook, the Internet giant, has brought great uncertainty and risk to the protection of people’s privacy all over the world while its business is expanding rapidly, because it is like replacing the walls of a room with transparent glass for us, making people feel that we are not surfing on the Internet, but running naked on the Internet, while Facebook only cares about making money. On the surface, social media is changing and reshaping our lives step by step, bringing us convenience, bringing us joy, bringing us efficiency, yet it reminds us of a famous quote by Hoelderlin, as quoted in The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek: “What has always made the state a hell on earth has been precisely that man has tried to make it his heaven.”

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UVKXE Releases Anti-Scam Guide, Enhancing User Security Protections

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DENVER — Recently, the globally renowned cryptocurrency trading platform UVKXE has published its latest anti-scam guide to address the escalating threats of online scams, establishing a comprehensive protective barrier for users worldwide. The guide focuses on various scamming tactics prevalent in the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting what users should be aware of during transactions and asset management, while also providing effective preventive measures.

Kevin Anderson, CEO of UVKXE, noted: “As the cryptocurrency market continues to expand, more cybercriminals are turning their attention to cryptocurrency users, developing sophisticated scam techniques. As a well-known platform in the cryptocurrency trading field, UVKXE has a responsibility to help users identify and mitigate these potential risks. Through the release of this anti-scam guide, we aim to further enhance user awareness and safeguard their digital asset security.”

The guide outlines the common characteristics of these scams, such as phishing emails that typically use UVKXE or similar official-sounding names, along with forged logos and links, to deceive users into providing their login credentials and sensitive information. It also advises users to always choose official channels when downloading applications to avoid malicious software. Furthermore, UVKXE emphasizes that the platform will never proactively request users to provide sensitive information such as passwords or verification codes in any form.

In addition to the anti-scam guide, UVKXE will launch a series of interactive activities, utilizing community forums and video tutorials to educate users about safety knowledge and help them recognize and respond to potential threats. The UVKXE security team stated that these activities will not only provide real-time updates on scams but also offer users opportunities for direct communication and inquiries.

The investment in technology and education is reflected not only in the publication of the anti-scam guide but also in daily operations and maintenance. Kevin Anderson concluded: “Every protective measure and security technology implemented by UVKXE is designed to ensure the safety of user assets. In the future, we will continue to advance this mission, providing users with safer and more convenient cryptocurrency trading services.”

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Company Name: UVKXE CRYPTO TECH CO.,LTD.
Company website: https://www.uvkxe.co
Contact person’s full name: Mayang
Email id: mayang@uvkxe.co

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UVKXE Clarification Statement: A Legally Compliant Trading Platform with International Accreditation

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DENVER — Recently, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) published a list on its official website of cryptocurrency trading platforms that have not met its local registration requirements, mentioning UVKXE. UVKXE takes this matter seriously and wishes to clarify its credentials and compliance status to its users.

Global Compliance Credentials of UVKXE

UVKXE is committed to operating under legal and compliant principles, upholding a user-first core value. The platform has obtained several certifications from international authoritative regulatory bodies, including but not limited to:

U.S. MSB License
UVKXE has obtained the MSB license issued by the U.S. FinCEN. This certification represents the highest recognition by the U.S. government for financial service institutions, ensuring that UVKXE can legally conduct cryptocurrency-related business.

U.S. SEC License
As one of the few cryptocurrency trading platforms registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), UVKXE complies with securities and investment-related legal regulations, providing users with a safer and more transparent investment environment.

Background on the Malaysian Public List

The list published by the Securities Commission Malaysia mainly targets trading platforms that have not met local registration requirements, such as Binance and Bursa Malaysia, rather than denying the platform legality. UVKXE has obtained multiple authoritative licenses internationally, and its compliance is beyond doubt. UVKXE is in communication with relevant departments to understand local specific regulations and to advance the registration process, ensuring compliance with local market requirements.

Commitment to Legal Compliance and User-Centric Values

UVKXE will use this event as an opportunity to further enhance its global compliance framework, actively adapting to regulatory environments in various countries, and providing users with more professional and diversified financial services. We sincerely thank all users for their trust and support! UVKXE promises that no matter where it operates, the platform will always adhere to the core philosophy of “user-first”, moving together with global users towards a safer, more open, and transparent new era of the digital economy.

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Company Name: UVKXE CRYPTO TECH CO.,LTD.
Company website: https://www.uvkxe.co
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Email id: mayang@uvkxe.co

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UVKXE Strengthens Security Strategy, Leading Innovations in Anti-Scam Technology for Crypto Platforms

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DENVER — Recently, the globally recognized cryptocurrency trading platform UVKXE officially announced the completion of its latest security system upgrade. This upgrade significantly enhances the cybersecurity defenses of the platform and introduces cutting-edge anti-scam technologies. Through this technological update, UVKXE demonstrates its commitment to user asset security and proactive measures against potential future cyber threats.

Kevin Anderson, CEO of UVKXE, stated: “User trust is the foundation of UVKXE, and ensuring the security of user assets is always our top priority. This security system upgrade incorporates AI deep learning, real-time risk control, and efficient anomaly detection algorithms, aiming to create a safe and trustworthy trading environment for users. We will continue to optimize the security measures for user assets, ensuring that every user can trade confidently on UVKXE.”

The focus of this security system upgrade is primarily on anti-scam technologies. In response to the ever-evolving online threats and scam tactics in recent years, UVKXE has strengthened its multi-layered protective mechanisms, effectively enhancing the security and responsiveness of the system. The upgrade introduces AI-driven anti-scam technology, which intelligently analyzes user behavior through deep learning algorithms, allowing for rapid identification and isolation of suspected scamming activities. The AI anti-scam system can monitor and analyze large volumes of trading data in real time, immediately freezing any suspicious transactions or account activities to safeguard user assets.

Kevin Anderson further explained: “Traditional anti-scam methods often rely on post-event analysis, whereas the new system of UVKXE can identify risks promptly before incidents occur, taking immediate action to prevent losses.”

In terms of anomaly detection, the system of UVKXE combines the transaction histories, asset conditions, login locations, and other multidimensional data of users to accurately pinpoint potential security vulnerabilities. Through anomaly detection technology, each user login and transaction can be monitored in real time, with timely alerts prompting users to confirm actions, further enhancing the security of the platform.

Kevin Anderson concluded: “We hope every user can enjoy a secure trading experience on UVKXE. By continually optimizing our security strategies, we aim to provide a safer and more convenient cryptocurrency trading experience for our users.”

Media Contact:
Company Name: UVKXE CRYPTO TECH CO.,LTD.
Company website: https://www.uvkxe.co
Contact person’s full name: Mayang
Email id: mayang@uvkxe.co

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