"Meta Reportedly Disciplined or Fired More Than Two Dozen Workers For Taking Over Facebook User Accounts"
Meta Platforms reportedly recently fired or disciplined more than two dozen employees and contractors who allegedly compromised and took control of Facebook user accounts. Bribery was involved in some cases. Users who were locked out of their Facebook accounts often weren't able to regain access through traditional means, such as reaching out to Facebook directly. So, some users resorted to seeking outside sources who have contacts within Meta who were willing to unlock accounts for them. In some cases, workers accepted thousands of dollars in bribes from hackers to compromise or access user accounts. The terminations or discipline came about as a result of an internal investigation. Meta communications director Andy Stone stated that individuals selling fraudulent services are always targeting online platforms, including ours, and adapting their tactics in response to the detection methods that are commonly used across the industry. Some of the fired workers were employed as Allied Universal contractors providing security for Meta facilities, who were given access to internal employee tools to assist company employees.