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Facebook Enables Profile Lock Safety Feature For Users In Ukraine

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Facebook has brought back its profile lock feature, this time for users located in Ukraine. The tool was previously released in 2021 for users in Afghanistan.

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Meta sets up special team to deal with rampant misinformation around Ukraine

Mashable VR

Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp's umbrella company Meta says it has taken a number of measures to fight misinformation and to protect its platforms against cyberattacks amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The situation in Ukraine is devastating. SEE ALSO: How to keep up with the news from Russia and Ukraine.

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GoFundMe launches a donation hub for Ukraine relief efforts

Mashable VR

In response to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub for verified fundraisers looking to raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The landing page of GoFundMe's donation hub for Ukraine. Credit: Screenshot: GoFundMe.

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Sketchy domains try to trick Ukraine supporters out of would-be donations

Mashable VR

Scammers and other bad actors are once again up to their old tricks in search of ill-gotten profits, and this time they've set their sights on Ukraine. In order to take advantage of the ongoing war in the country, they're using an old, reliable tool to trick internet users: Domain names.

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What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Mashable VR

As Russia's war in Ukraine continues, the information war is picking up online. Mashable reached out to several major social media platforms in order to get a comprehensive look at what exactly is being done to stop misinformation as Russian forces continue to advance in Ukraine. Tweet may have been deleted.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.22): Quest to feature new parental control tools, Google acquires Raxium, and more!

The Ghost Howls

After many pressures from the community and the media, Meta has finally decided to introduce new parental control tools in Quest 2. Even if Meta still doesn’t admit that its headsets are used by a lot of small kids (these measures are marketed as tools parents can use with teenagers), these measures are targeted also at them.

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Epic Games is using the new 'Fortnite' season launch to support Ukraine

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Plenty of major players in the video game industry have stepped up to support Ukraine after Russian forces invaded back in February. As the hit battle royale remained offline Sunday morning ahead of Chapter 3's second season launch, developer Epic Games announced its plans to support humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine.

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