Two scientists from the Forensic Service Northern Ireland (FSNI) told the Charleton tribunal that they examined telephones and computers which were used by Supt Taylor and by former garda commissioners Martin Callinan and Nóirín O'Sullivan between July 2012 and May 2014, the period when Supt Taylor was at the garda press office. Computer systems at Garda HQ, including the PULSE system, were also examined. The tribunal is examining allegations by Supt Taylor that he was directed by former garda commissioner Martin Callinan to brief the media negatively on Sgt McCabe. Mr Callinan denies the allegation. Elaine Strachan of the FSNI told the tribunal that she examined three telephones which had been used by Supt Taylor, two telephones which were used by Mr Callinan, and two telephones and an iPad used by Ms O'Sullivan. Text (SMS) messages on the first phone used by Mr Callinan had been deleted, Ms Strachan told the tribunal. The second phone had been handed back to Garda HQ by … [Read more...] about No evidence found on garda computer systems to support allegations over negative whistleblower briefings, tribunal told
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How to tell if someone blocked you on Snapchat after the new update
RECKON you've been blocked on Snapchat but want to find out for sure? There are a few easy tricks. It's even possible to work this out after the Snapchat redesign, so don't worry if you've downloaded the controversial new app update. It's tough to please everyone, so you might one day find yourself on the receiving end of a Snapchat block. If a person blocks you, you won't be able to view your Story, or send you Snaps and Chats. The most obvious way to find out if someone has blocked you is if they suddenly disappear from your Snapchat friends list. By blocking you, they'll disappear from your app completely, so it's a quick way to check if you've been blocked. Snapcha You can also try searching the person's Snapchat username in your Snapchat app search bar. If their profile doesn't appear, it probably means they've blocked you. The only exception to these tests would be if the person has completely deleted their account. If that's happened, it could appear like they've blocked you, … [Read more...] about How to tell if someone blocked you on Snapchat after the new update
YouTube manager’s Twitter account was hacked to spread fake news during shooting
A YOUTUBE manager who was tweeting during the shooting at the firm's San Bruno, California, headquarters had his Twitter account hijacked by hackers to spread misinformation. Vadim Lavrusik, a product manager at YouTube, shared one of the first tweets about the incident as it was taking place at 12:57pm PT on Tuesday (8:57pm BST). "Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers," tweeted Lavrusik. Two hours later, Lavrusik reported himself as safe on Twitter. Just 20 minutes after that his verified account was compromised, and used to implicate a YouTube broadcaster in the shooting. Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers.— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018 We are also aware of attempts by some people to deceive others with misinformation around this tragedy. We are tracking this and are taking action on … [Read more...] about YouTube manager’s Twitter account was hacked to spread fake news during shooting
Suspected San Bruno shooter Nasim Aghdam’s Youtube, Instagram and Facebook pages have all been deleted
THE social media profiles of suspected YouTube shooter Nasim Aghdam have been removed just hours after the horrifying attack. Nasim is believed to have shot several people then taken her own life yesterday at YouTube's San Bruno headquarters. The vlogger had a large number of social media accounts promoting her vegan lifestyle and artwork. She had four YouTube pages, a Facebook page, two Instagram pages, and a Telegram channel. All of these pages have been taken offline, except for the Telegram profile. YouTube's explanation for the take-down was: "This account has been terminated due to multiple or severe violations of YouTube's policy against spam, deceptive practices and misleading content or other Terms of Service violations." What we know so far... An armed female opened fire at YouTube HQ in San Bruno, California at 12.46pm local time Shooter has been identified as ranting animal rights YouTube vlogger Nashim Aghdam, 39 Cops arrived two minutes later after numerous … [Read more...] about Suspected San Bruno shooter Nasim Aghdam’s Youtube, Instagram and Facebook pages have all been deleted
Who unfollowed me? How to see if you’ve been unfriended on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
BEING removed from someone's Facebook friends list or Twitter followers can be a painful, upsetting experience. Let's take a look at how social media users can track who has unfollowed them. Who has unfriended me on Facebook? If you've noticed a sudden drop in your friend count and you're anxious for answers, this new app could turn out to be your new best pal. Who Deleted Me keeps track of your Facebook friends list and notifies you when anyone has had the audacity to remove you from their social media circle. When you first login, the app takes stock of your current list of mates and every time you return it compares the latest version to the saved one. It then informs you who your missing pals are and whether they have deactivated their account, or simply been idiots and deleted you. Things you didn’t know you could do on Facebook Messenger – from planning your holiday to keeping you conversations secret It also lets you in on the people you're making connections … [Read more...] about Who unfollowed me? How to see if you’ve been unfriended on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter