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Millions of Google, WhatsApp, Facebook 2FA security codes leak online

Security experts advise against using SMS messages for two-factor authentication codes due to their vulnerability to interception or compromise. Recently, a security researcher discovered an unsecured database on the internet containing millions of such codes, which could be easily accessed by anyone.

  • By Davey Winder - Contributor
Meta job cuts

Facebook parent Meta axes another 10,000 jobs

Shares of the Facebook parent rose 4% following the announcement and are up 50% year-to-date.

  • By Derek Saul
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