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fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Will using a VPN help protect you from malware or ransomware?

Using a VPN enhances online security and privacy, but it's not a complete solution.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

San Francisco aims to take down AI undressing websites in new lawsuit

San Francisco City Attorney intends to shut down AI undressing sites due to serious legal violations and significant harm to victims.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Leading deepfake porn site is shut down for good

The non-consensual deepfake porn site Mr. Deepfakes has permanently shut down following the loss of a key service provider.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Digital life

What a VPN Kill Switch Is and How to Set One Up

A VPN kill switch is crucial for maintaining privacy by blocking internet access during unexpected VPN disconnections.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The best Black Friday VPN deals 2024

VPNs provide essential privacy and security by creating a secure, encrypted connection for online activities.
Black Friday is an excellent opportunity to get discounted VPN services, enhancing online security at affordable prices.
fromZDNET
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Will using a VPN help protect you from malware or ransomware?

Using a VPN enhances online security and privacy, but it's not a complete solution.
fromEngadget
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

San Francisco aims to take down AI undressing websites in new lawsuit

San Francisco City Attorney intends to shut down AI undressing sites due to serious legal violations and significant harm to victims.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Leading deepfake porn site is shut down for good

The non-consensual deepfake porn site Mr. Deepfakes has permanently shut down following the loss of a key service provider.
fromWIRED
4 months ago
Digital life

What a VPN Kill Switch Is and How to Set One Up

A VPN kill switch is crucial for maintaining privacy by blocking internet access during unexpected VPN disconnections.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The best Black Friday VPN deals 2024

VPNs provide essential privacy and security by creating a secure, encrypted connection for online activities.
Black Friday is an excellent opportunity to get discounted VPN services, enhancing online security at affordable prices.
more#privacy
#parenting
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The 'sinister' meanings behind emojis - here's how kids are using code to text about drugs and incels: 'Dangerous for our children'

Parents should be aware of the secretive meanings of emojis used by children to convey potentially harmful messages.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Parenting

I Checked My Daughter's Phone for the First Time. I Don't Even Recognize Her.

Discuss internet safety with your daughter to ensure her online well-being.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

The 'sinister' meanings behind emojis - here's how kids are using code to text about drugs and incels: 'Dangerous for our children'

Parents should be aware of the secretive meanings of emojis used by children to convey potentially harmful messages.
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago
Parenting

I Checked My Daughter's Phone for the First Time. I Don't Even Recognize Her.

Discuss internet safety with your daughter to ensure her online well-being.
more#parenting
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 week ago

China turns on 'minors mode' to keep kids safe online

China's 'Minor's mode' limits internet access for under-18s to ensure age-appropriate content.
The move aims to foster a safer, wholesome online experience for minors.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Meta and Pinterest believed to have donated to Molly Russell charity

Meta and Pinterest have donated to the Molly Rose Foundation to support internet safety initiatives following the tragic death of Molly Russell.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
1 week ago

China turns on 'minors mode' to keep kids safe online

China's 'Minor's mode' limits internet access for under-18s to ensure age-appropriate content.
The move aims to foster a safer, wholesome online experience for minors.
more#social-media
#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

Scammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.
Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.
Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

A sophisticated phishing scam is exploiting Google security flaws to trick users into revealing their credentials.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I've built a career in ethical hacking. Online scams are getting much, much worse - and AI isn't helping.

Ransomware attacks are increasing, with new scams appearing daily, as hackers leverage AI for targeting victims.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
9 months ago

AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here's what users need to know

Trend Micro is a cybersecurity leader protecting organizations and individuals globally.
Kevin Simzer discusses the security benefits and concerns of AI PCs in an exclusive interview.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.
fromNBC4 Washington
8 months ago
Information security

Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with rise of 'malvertising'

Malvertising incidents are rising sharply, showing a 42% increase month-over-month, posing serious risks to consumers and businesses alike.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Larry Magid: We deserve a scam-free life

Scammers increasingly target individuals through various mediums like phone, text, and email.
Even savvy individuals can make mistakes that expose them to scams.
Everyone, including children, is a potential target of scams today.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

New Google email scams are alarmingly convincing - how to spot them

A sophisticated phishing scam is exploiting Google security flaws to trick users into revealing their credentials.
Information security
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I've built a career in ethical hacking. Online scams are getting much, much worse - and AI isn't helping.

Ransomware attacks are increasing, with new scams appearing daily, as hackers leverage AI for targeting victims.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
9 months ago

AI PCs bring new security protections and risks. Here's what users need to know

Trend Micro is a cybersecurity leader protecting organizations and individuals globally.
Kevin Simzer discusses the security benefits and concerns of AI PCs in an exclusive interview.
fromZDNET
5 months ago
Information security

'Scam yourself' attacks just increased over 600% - here's what to look for

Be aware of 'scam yourself' attacks that use social engineering, leading to malware downloads.
fromNBC4 Washington
8 months ago
Information security

Google searches are becoming a bigger target of cybercriminals with rise of 'malvertising'

Malvertising incidents are rising sharply, showing a 42% increase month-over-month, posing serious risks to consumers and businesses alike.
more#cybersecurity
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Plymouth man pleads guilty to cyberstalking more than half a dozen Massachusetts women

James Florence Jr. pleaded guilty to cyberstalking seven women and possession of child pornography, leading to a scheduled sentencing hearing.
#child-protection
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
SF parents

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
fromWIRED
5 months ago
Health

It's Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Children's access to adult content online must be restricted just as alcohol sales are regulated, ensuring their safety in the digital age.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe

A 10-year-old from Southern California was rescued after being kidnapped by someone she met online through Roblox and Discord.
Health
fromWIRED
5 months ago

It's Time to Make the Internet Safer for Kids

Children's access to adult content online must be restricted just as alcohol sales are regulated, ensuring their safety in the digital age.
more#child-protection
#molly-russell
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity

Meta and Pinterest donated to the Molly Rose Foundation to promote internet safety following the tragic death of Molly Russell.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Molly Russell: Meta and Pinterest make secret donations to schoolgirl's charity'

The Independent emphasizes support for quality journalism on pivotal issues and highlights the Molly Rose Foundation's impact on internet safety for youth.
Meta and Pinterest donated to improve online safety after Molly Russell's tragedy.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Meta and Pinterest make secret donation to Molly Russell charity

Meta and Pinterest donated to the Molly Rose Foundation to promote internet safety following the tragic death of Molly Russell.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
Social media marketing

Molly Russell: Meta and Pinterest make secret donations to schoolgirl's charity'

The Independent emphasizes support for quality journalism on pivotal issues and highlights the Molly Rose Foundation's impact on internet safety for youth.
Meta and Pinterest donated to improve online safety after Molly Russell's tragedy.
more#molly-russell
#cybercrime
Digital life
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The Internet Has Spiraled Out of Control: Crimes, Scams, Cyberbullying, Theft & Deception | HackerNoon

The internet has shifted from a tool of progress to a breeding ground for crime and scams.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.

Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Canadian man sentenced to prison for sexually extorting Contra Costa minor

Nicholas Fahey was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually extorting a minor, emphasizing the dangers of sextortion targeting children online.
Digital life
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The Internet Has Spiraled Out of Control: Crimes, Scams, Cyberbullying, Theft & Deception | HackerNoon

The internet has shifted from a tool of progress to a breeding ground for crime and scams.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea' Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.

Financial sextortion is a rapidly growing cybercrime targeting men, like David, who are coerced into sending explicit images followed by extortion threats.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Canadian man sentenced to prison for sexually extorting Contra Costa minor

Nicholas Fahey was sentenced to two years in prison for sexually extorting a minor, emphasizing the dangers of sextortion targeting children online.
more#cybercrime
fromHackernoon
1 month ago
Video games

Why Are People Still Falling For Gift Card Scams? | HackerNoon

People continue to fall for gift card scams despite widespread awareness, indicating a critical lack of caution online.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The Take It Down Act isn't a law, it's a weapon

The Take It Down Act aims to criminalize nonconsensual intimate imagery but poses risks of abuse by corrupt political forces.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Four arrested in child predator sting

Undercover operation leads to arrests of men attempting to exploit minors online.
The importance of internet safety is emphasized by local officials.
fromArs Technica
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Senator Ted Cruz is trying to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren

Senator Cruz opposes the distribution of Wi-Fi hotspots to schoolchildren, arguing they could expose kids to inappropriate content and limit parental control.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Pornography Shouldn't Be So Easy for Kids to Access

Childhood exposure to online pornography poses serious health risks and requires urgent attention and intervention.
#browser-settings
fromBloomberg
4 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Network security measures can lead to CAPTCHA prompts if unusual activity is detected.
Browser settings impact how security protocols function, specifically JavaScript and cookie handling.
fromBloomberg
6 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Security measures like CAPTCHA ensure safe browsing by differentiating between humans and automated systems.
fromBloomberg
4 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity often triggers verification prompts for security purposes.
fromBloomberg
4 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Network security measures can lead to CAPTCHA prompts if unusual activity is detected.
Browser settings impact how security protocols function, specifically JavaScript and cookie handling.
fromBloomberg
6 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Security measures like CAPTCHA ensure safe browsing by differentiating between humans and automated systems.
fromBloomberg
4 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity often triggers verification prompts for security purposes.
more#browser-settings
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Digital life

Now Is a Great Time to Make Your Internet Browsing a Little Safer

Using an alternative DNS resolver enhances online safety for families and protects against inappropriate content.
fromTechzine Global
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Google wants to kill adblockers, but Opera is providing life support

Opera's support for adblockers contrasts with Google's efforts to eliminate them as part of its shift to the Manifest V3 framework.
fromToucharcade
6 months ago
Video games

Back When AOL WAS the Internet - The TouchArcade Show #606

The podcast addresses internet safety for kids in comparison to the 1990s and explores listener topics, including Dungeons & Dragons ownership issues.
fromFortune
7 months ago
Digital life

Pinterest CEO: To protect our kids online, Congress must make digital IDs the national standard-and require OS makers to share age-validation data with apps

Instagram's new features for teen safety are commendable, but the essential need is for a reliable age-verification system.
fromBloomberg
7 months ago
JavaScript

Bloomberg

Unusual network activity may indicate security issues that require user verification to ensure human interaction.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

It looks so real': amid rise in financial sextortion, Childline is helping teenagers fight back

Financial sextortion is increasingly targeting British teenagers, leading to significant emotional distress and concern over blackmail.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

Parents Share The Differences Between Being A Parent Now Vs. When They Were Kids

Parenthood involves navigating complexities and challenges that differ greatly from childhood perceptions, especially concerning safety, privacy, and effective parenting models.
fromWIRED
11 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Marc Andreessen Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for His Kid

Andreessen clarifies support for guardrails for his son's online experience and expresses openness to tech companies enforcing content rules.
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