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Beno Reinhorn, a handball coach who is allegedly accused of sexually abusing more than 140 girls vioa the internet, at the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court, August 20, 2018 (Flash90)

August 20, 2018, 7:05 pm

Suspected internet molester alleged to have targeted female minors abroad

At remand hearing for youth sports coach, police official says 'we are getting more complaints non-stop' about Beno Reinhorn

By TOI staff

Beno Reinhorn, in an undated photo. (Screen capture: Channel 2/Facebook)

August 15, 2018, 7:06 pm

Youth coach suspected of molesting dozens of girls online

Beno Reinhorn, accused of contacting at least 140 children, arrested on suspicion of systematically preying on minors he persuaded to send him sexual content via the internet

By Stuart Winer

WhatsApp is seen with other mobile apps on a smartphone (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

August 9, 2018, 4:58 am

Israeli cybersecurity firm says Whatsapp flaw allows hacking of messages

Check Point says weakness in popular messaging app enables attackers to modify and send false missives to individuals and groups

By TOI staff and AFP

In this February 24, 2014, photo, WhatsApp co-founder and CEO Jan Koum speaks during a conference at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

May 1, 2018, 11:24 pm

WhatsApp co-founder stepping down due to disputes with Facebook

Jewish billionaire Jan Koum reportedly disagreed with parent firm over privacy scandal; Zuckerberg says he will 'miss' him

By JTA

May 1, 2018, 12:13 pm

WhatsApp co-founder quits Facebook, reportedly over privacy concerns

Jan Koum says he is taking time off to pursue interests; media accounts suggest clash over use of data led to his departure

By Agencies

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein, on January 30, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

April 30, 2018, 9:09 pm

Knesset speaker quashes WhatsApp rumors of imminent Iranian strike on Israel

Yuli Edelstein says 'baseless rumors' making rounds that IDF is bracing for an attack within next 24 to 48 hours are causing the public unnecessary stress

By Sue Surkes

Friends and family mourn near the fresh grave of Ella Or during her funeral in Mishor Adumim on April 27, 2018. Or was one of 10 Israeli teens killed in a flash flood on April 26, 2018 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

April 27, 2018, 5:03 pm

Police probe if organizers lied about safety, approval of hike on which 10 died

Principal, instructor at pre-military academy arrested, say they consulted with weather company; parents were allegedly told trip had been authorized despite flood warnings

By Raoul Wootliff

Judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz. (Judiciary of Israel)

April 16, 2018, 12:36 am

WhatsApp judge in Bezek probe found guilty of unbecoming behavior

Ronit Poznansky-Katz's punishment to be announced at later date; Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court grants extension of a gag order in Bezeq graft probe until May 31

By Raoul Wootliff

(L-R) Monika Bickert, Facebook's Head of Global Policy Management; Juniper Downs, YouTube 's Global Head of Public Policy and Government Relations; and Carlos Monje, Director, Twitter's North America Public Policy and Philanthropy, at a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Capitol Hill, January 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (AFP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)

January 17, 2018, 11:08 pm

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube pressed by US over terror content

Internet giants face grilling by Senate panel over efforts to prevent propaganda being spread on social media

By AFP

Illustrative image of WhatsApp and Telegram on a screen. (MattiaMarasco/iStock by Getty images)

From the WebJanuary 11, 2018, 10:30 am

Researchers found a way into WhatsApp group chats

The Verge: German researchers say they have found a way to infiltrate WhatsApp’s group chats; Facebook says it is not a problem

Clip from the movie 'It,' thought to have helped inspire copycat clowns in the northern Israeli town of Afula, September 2017. (YouTube screenshot)

September 28, 2017, 4:31 pm

Clowns on dark streets spook residents of northern Israeli town

Police say dressing up as jesters not criminal, as parents freak out over video circulating on social media

By Sue Surkes

Saudi men trying out smartphones at a conference. (YouTube screenshot)

September 20, 2017, 11:39 am

Saudi Arabia to unblock WhatsApp, Skype

Conservative kingdom, with its bulging youth population, is among the world's top per capita users of social media

By AFP

Illustrative image of school children and teacher in classroom. (dolgachov, iStock/Getty Images)

September 6, 2017, 6:49 pm

Teacher quits after parents complain she is ‘too leftist’

Elementary school teacher with 20 years' experience leaves amid criticism of her Facebook posts expressing support for refugees, Breaking the Silence

By TOI staff

People look at floral tributes in Parliament Square, London, Sunday, March 26, 2017, laid out for the victims of the Westminster attack on Wednesday. (Dominic Lipinski/PA via AP)

March 27, 2017, 1:46 pm

EU calls for privacy-security balance on message encryption

Head of European Union says 'there is a fine line' between need for safety and protection of privacy

By AP

People look at tributes in Parliament Square, London, Saturday, March 25, 2017, laid out for the victims of the Westminster attack on March 22, 2017. (John Stillwell/PA via AP)

March 27, 2017, 1:01 pm

London terrorist was flagged by British intel for extremism in 2010

Investigators look to social media to help piece together Khalid Masood's motives in car-ramming, stabbing attack that killed 4

By TOI staff and AP