MCMC: Platform providers hampering efforts to crack down on fake accounts


MCMC in a statement today said the delay in action from platform providers – namely Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram – has hampered its efforts to protect social media users from fake accounts. — 123rf.com

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has expressed disappointment towards platform providers for not taking swift action to crack down on fake accounts despite them having received multiple reports on the issue.

MCMC in a statement today said the delay in action from platform providers – namely Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram – has hampered its efforts to protect social media users from fake accounts.

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