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Jane Manchun Wong

b. 1994

Technology blogger and app researcher

Blogger Security researcherSoftware engineer
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About Jane Manchun Wong

Born 1994. Jane Manchun Wong is a blogger, security researcher and software engineer.

Jane Manchun Wong (born April 13, 1994) is a Hong Kong technology blogger and app researcher best known for discovering unreleased features of online services such as Facebook or Instagram.

In December 2021, Wong was featured on Forbes' 2022 30 Under 30: Social Media list. Between June 2023 and October 2024, she was an employee of Meta, working on Instagram and Threads.

Personal life Wong is a self-taught coder who grew up in Hong Kong.

Wong studied computer science at UMass Dartmouth but left a few months prior to graduating due to medical issues. In June 2023, she relocated to San Francisco to work on Instagram and Threads for Meta before being laid off in October 2024.

Discoveries Wong's first notable discovery came in October 2017 when she revealed Facebook was testing a résumé feature.

In 2018, Wong leaked screenshots of Facebook Dating's homepage before its release and also revealed a map feature on Facebook which shows the locations of nearby friends.

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Important facts

Born
13 April 1994, British Hong Kong
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Blogger, security researcher, software engineer
Nationality
British National (Overseas)
Education
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Awards
Tatler Most Influential Hong Kong; Gen.T; Forbes 30 Under 30
Also known as
@wongmjane

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jane Manchun Wong?

technology blogger and app researcher

When was Jane Manchun Wong born?

Jane Manchun Wong was born on 13 April 1994 in British Hong Kong.

What is Jane Manchun Wong's occupation?

Jane Manchun Wong is a blogger, security researcher and software engineer.

What nationality is Jane Manchun Wong?

Jane Manchun Wong's recorded nationality: British National (Overseas).

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jane Manchun Wong

· Wikidata: Q63385151

· DBpedia: Jane Manchun Wong

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