#internet-safety

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Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 week ago

This favorite ad blocker finally comes to Safari - be sure you download the right one

uBlock Origin Lite ad blocker is now available for Safari, offering superior ad blocking capabilities.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I was traumatised by porn as a 12-year-old': Growing up during the internet free-for-all

New age-verification rules alter the unrestricted internet experience of childhood, contributing to a safer online environment for children.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

What are the new UK online safety rules and how will age checks on adult content be enforced?

The Online Safety Act mandates safety measures for online platforms protecting children or they face substantial fines.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

San Jose: Martial arts teacher arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materials

The suspect was arrested on July 9 for possessing child sexual abuse material and was booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail. Reports indicated he was seen illegally downloading this material at his home.
MMA
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Vast Numbers of Lonely Kids Are Using AI as Substitute Friends

Of the 1,000 children aged nine to 17 that Internet Matters surveyed for its 'Me, Myself, and AI' report, some 67 percent said they use AI chatbots regularly.
Mental health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Bluesky is rolling out age verification in the UK

Bluesky is adding age verification in the UK to comply with the Online Safety Act.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

How Let's Encrypt made the internet safer and HTTPS standard - and free

SSL was then, and is now, the minimum security a safe website should provide to its users. The protocol was also a major pain to set up and expensive to boot.
Privacy technologies
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

Here's What Parents Are Doing To Protect Their Boys From Red Pilling

Parents must confront incel culture and its influence on young boys, focusing on proactive measures.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

States Where You Are Most Likely to be the Victim of Cyber Crime

The internet's growth has significantly increased exposure to cyber crime for millions of Americans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Almost half of young people would prefer a world without internet, UK study finds

Almost half of young people prefer a world without the internet, with 70% feeling worse after social media use. There's growing support for digital curfews.
Digital life
fromDaily Kos
2 months ago

Lack of Privacy Due to Tracking at DK is Scary

Users are increasingly concerned about tracking on websites, leading some to leave platforms due to extensive ad trackers.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Carmine Simpson, ex-NYPD officer from Holbrook, sentenced to 23 years in prison for luring teens into sending him sexually explicit photos, videos

A former NYPD officer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for online sexual exploitation of minors.
Apple
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These seemingly innocent emojis your kids are texting to each other have hidden - and shocking - meanings

Parents should be aware that some commonly used fruit emojis have hidden meanings, often of a sexual or suggestive nature.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Londoner arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide of a 17-year-old boy

The arrest of a woman for assisting a teenage suicide highlights the urgent need for online safety measures.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

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

You should consider all aspects of safety on the internet, like personal data and financial security.
Parenting
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 months 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.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

AI images and sextortion among surge in illegal material online

Record levels of child sexual abuse imagery were discovered in 2024, highlighting a crisis that online safety measures must urgently address.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
3 months 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.
fromMedium
4 months ago

Earn Money by Discovering Bugs

Bug bounty hunting allows anyone to earn money by finding vulnerabilities in websites.
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
3 months 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.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months 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.
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