Account news and trends

CIA Takes To Instagram
Safety and Security // April 23, 2019

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is getting ready to launch its own Instagram account. Director Gina Haspel revealed the news last week during a speech at the University of Auburn in Alabama. The agency already has Facebook and Twitter accounts, and now Instagram has assisted the...

Venmo Debuts Limited Edition Rainbow Card
Mobile Commerce // February 22, 2019

Today Venmo will be rolling out its latest card offering for consumers.  Joining the lineup of the six brightly colored, Mastercard-branded debit cards Venmo rolled out about six months ago, the limited edition rainbow card is Venmo’s latest debit offering for customers that want more...

OkCupid User Accounts Are Hacked
Security & Fraud // February 11, 2019

Some of OkCupid’s users have reported that their accounts have been hacked, although the dating site is denying it has experienced a security breach. A user who contacted reporters revealed that a hacker broke into his account and changed his password, as well as his...

Quick Reads
Instagram Creates @shop Account To Promote SMB Products

May 10, 2019
Instagram announced the launch of @shop, a new account described as a “celebration of small businesses and the creators behind them.” “The content on this account is inspired by our community of shoppers — you. @shop is a real-time reflection of our community’s interests across top-shopping categories like fashion, beauty, home decor and more,” the company […]

CIA Takes To Instagram

April 23, 2019
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is getting ready to launch its own Instagram account. Director Gina Haspel revealed the news last week during a speech at the University of Auburn in...

Venmo Debuts Limited Edition Rainbow Card

February 22, 2019
Today Venmo will be rolling out its latest card offering for consumers.  Joining the lineup of the six brightly colored, Mastercard-branded debit cards Venmo rolled out about six months ago,...

OkCupid User Accounts Are Hacked

February 11, 2019
Some of OkCupid’s users have reported that their accounts have been hacked, although the dating site is denying it has experienced a security breach. A user who contacted reporters revealed...