Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has dismissed 20 employees for allegedly leaking confidential information, raising concerns over internal security breaches within the tech giant.
According to reports, the affected employees were found to have shared sensitive corporate data with external parties, including unauthorized individuals and third-party organizations. The leaks reportedly involved details about upcoming product launches, internal policies, and security protocols.
Meta’s internal security team launched an investigation after detecting unusual data access patterns and information leaks that were later traced back to specific employees. The company has since reinforced its cybersecurity measures and introduced stricter protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
A spokesperson for Meta confirmed the dismissals, stating that the company has a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of confidentiality. “Protecting user data and company information is a top priority, and any violation of our security policies is taken seriously,” the spokesperson said.
This development comes amid growing concerns about corporate data security and the risks of insider threats within major tech firms. Meta has assured its users and stakeholders that no customer data was compromised in the breaches but has warned that legal action could be taken against those responsible for the leaks.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by technology companies in maintaining data integrity while balancing transparency and employee trust.