Tag: Online safety
Grindr Cleared in Child Sex Trafficking Case by 9th Circuit
Grindr Cleared in Child Sex Trafficking Case by 9th CircuitIn a recent ruling by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the popular dating app Grindr has been found not liable for the rape...
TikTok Malware Threat: Protect Yourself from Potential Dangers
TikTok is facing a serious threat from hackers who are targeting high-profile accounts on the platform. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and brands like CNN have fallen victim to a malicious code sent via direct...
Regain Control: How to Handle Being Cloned on Facebook
With the rise of online scams, it's no surprise that hackers are now cloning Facebook accounts to deceive people. Facebook cloning involves hackers using your photos, name, and information to create fake profiles. These...
FTC Restricts Anonymous Messaging App Access for Users Under 18
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a significant move by restricting access to an anonymous messaging app called NGL for users under the age of 18. This marks the first time the agency has...
US Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warning Label
Social media has become a part of our daily lives, but it comes with its own set of dangers. From exposure to scammers and cyberbullying to negative body image and misinformation, the impact of...
Is Your Computer Secure? A Tech Security Check to Ensure Your Safety
It's important to keep your computer clean and secure, especially in today's world where cyber threats are becoming more prevalent. Joe from Hainesport, New Jersey, expressed concerns about not feeling confident in his computer...
Protecting Children Online: Grieving Parents Call on Congress
Deb Schmill has been consistently making trips to Capitol Hill to advocate for children's online safety. She shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter Becca, who tragically passed away at the age of 18...
Narrowing Down Social Media Warning: Researchers’ Insights
Some researchers who focus on youth mental health are challenging the idea that social media is inherently harmful. They argue that the evidence is not clear-cut and that the proposed warning label by Dr....
How to Block Porn on X (Formerly Twitter) to Protect Your Online Experience
The social network X, formerly known as Twitter, has recently announced that it will now allow pornographic content on its platform. This decision has raised concerns among many users who do not want to...
Warning Labels Urged by Surgeon General for Social Media Platforms
The Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently made an announcement that he plans to advocate for the implementation of warning labels on social media platforms. These labels would inform parents...
FCC Names First-Ever AI Scammer: Threat Alert and Prevention Tips
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has identified the first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) robocall scammer, known as the Royal Tiger cyber gang. This group uses sophisticated techniques like AI voice cloning to impersonate government agencies...
Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video
Australian Regulator Drops Legal Battle Against X Over Stabbing VideoUpdated 10:30 AM AEST, June 23, 2023MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The online safety watchdog in Australia announced on Wednesday that she has decided to withdraw...
New York passes legislation that would ban ‘addictive’ social media algorithms for kids
Legislation Passed in New York to Ban 'Addictive' Social Media Algorithms for KidsNew York's Legislature recently approved a bill that would prohibit social media platforms from utilizing "addictive" recommendation algorithms for child users. The...
CMAT attacks ‘fat shaming’ comments on BBC video
CMAT Receives Abusive 'Fat Shaming' Comments on BBC VideoIn a recent turn of events, singer-songwriter CMAT has spoken out about receiving abusive messages regarding her weight after a video of her performing at Radio...