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.

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website's users.

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

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

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

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.

Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.

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

The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

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.

To mark Privacy Awareness Week (May 3 – 9) in New Zealand, Facebook has created some simple tips about how you can protect your privacy.

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.

Simple tips to help rock your Facebook fan page. The trouble is you're not quite sure where exactly you should start.

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