Meta is the parent company of major social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Founded as Facebook, Inc., it rebranded to Meta Platforms, Inc. in 2021 to reflect its focus on building the metaverse - a virtual reality space for social interaction. Meta is a leading technology company involved in social networking, virtual reality, and digital communication. It has also taken legal action against entities such as NSO Group to protect user privacy and security.