Meta is suing the owner of the MyStalk clone site. The parent company of Instagram and Facebook claims that the individual fraudulently extracted the data of 350,000 users, including photos and videos, using automated Instagram accounts. The company Octopus, which provides software capable of extracting this type of data, is also being sued by Meta.
In a blog post, Meta mentions having already filed a lawsuit against MyStalk last year. The social media giant reportedly demanded the owner cease operations. Meta also repeatedly blocked the individual’s access to Facebook and Instagram services.
Over 100 clone sites identified
Meta believes that clone sites such as MyStalk damage the credibility of its platform. Since the first half of 2021, Meta has identified more than a hundred clone sites.
In addition to the owner of MyStalk, Meta is also filing a lawsuit against the Octopus company. This company provides software capable of extracting data, especially on Facebook and Instagram. It is therefore specifically data that users mention in their profile, such as their date of birth or their telephone number. Meta states that Octopus not only violates Meta’s House Rules, but also copyrights on the web.
In collaboration with Dutch IT-channel.
In a blog post, Meta mentions having already filed a lawsuit against MyStalk last year. The social media giant reportedly demanded the owner cease operations. Meta has also repeatedly blocked the individual’s access to Facebook and Instagram services. Meta believes that clone sites such as MyStalk undermine the credibility of its platform. Since the first half of 2021, Meta is said to have identified more than a hundred clone sites. In addition to the owner of MyStalk, Meta is also taking legal action against the Octopus company. This company provides software capable of extracting data, especially on Facebook and Instagram. It is therefore specifically data that users mention in their profile, such as their date of birth or their telephone number. Meta declares that Octopus not only violates Meta’s house rules, but also copyrights on the web. In collaboration with Dutch IT-channel.