In a strong move to enhance safety and transparency, the popular instant messaging app imo has announced the removal of 628,000 accounts from Bangladesh for violating its Community Guidelines between January and September 2024.
This disclosure comes during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, emphasizing imo’s commitment to fostering a secure platform for its global user base.
To bolster its enforcement efforts, imo has deployed AI technology to monitor public content around the clock. The platform actively encourages users to report any harmful behaviour, aiming to cultivate a safe and inclusive community. In the first three quarters of 2024 alone, imo processed over 90,000 user-reported cases to mitigate malicious activities, including the sharing of harmful content.
imo’s Community Guidelines are designed to create a welcoming and secure environment for all users, with strict adherence across the board to ensure fairness in enforcement. The app is continually upgrading its features to maintain a safe and friendly user experience.
October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a timely reminder for individuals to exercise caution while using the internet. imo has long prioritized user security and privacy, offering a range of protective features such as End-to-End Encryption, 2-Step Verification, Passkeys, SIM Card Binding, Block Screenshot, Privacy Chat, and Privacy Mode. These measures not only address privacy concerns but also empower users to combat cybercrimes and cyberbullying effectively.
