The latest scandal to rock Facebook is not the work of an external hacker. Instead, a London-based engineer employed by Meta is accused of developing a tool to bypass the company’s internal security measures. This allowed them to access images that users had specifically designated as private, intended only for their close circle of friends and family.
Facebook Caught in New Scandal: 30,000 Private Photos at the Heart of Investigation
By Rupert Blackwood
Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people