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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 hour ago

Cyber kidnapping scams target Chinese international students

The rise of cyber kidnapping scams is alarming, particularly for vulnerable groups such as Chinese international students who are coerced into faking their own abductions for financial gains.
Privacy professionals
#cybersecurity
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago
Toronto

A Blue Jays fan had his tickets stolen online. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago
Toronto

A Blue Jays fan had his tickets stolen online. Here's how to prevent it from happening to you | CBC News

#age-verification
fromIndependent
8 hours ago

Elon Musk's X threatened by Irish regulator for failure to restrict adult content

The Irish media regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has issued a deadline to Elon Musk's X, demanding an explanation for the lack of measures preventing children from accessing pornography.
Privacy professionals
#child-protection
#social-media
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Children are speaking to strangers online and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them | Devi Sridhar

Childhood abuse is a significant, yet overlooked, cause of poor mental health.
The rise of online grooming poses new challenges for child safety.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg's dream world a no-go area for women?

The safety of young women in digital and physical spaces is increasingly jeopardized, notably with Meta's new metaverse initiatives.
fromPhys
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet-global evidence suggests otherwise

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Children are speaking to strangers online and grooming is on the rise. This is how to protect them | Devi Sridhar

Childhood abuse is a significant, yet overlooked, cause of poor mental health.
The rise of online grooming poses new challenges for child safety.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The misogyny of the metaverse: is Mark Zuckerberg's dream world a no-go area for women?

The safety of young women in digital and physical spaces is increasingly jeopardized, notably with Meta's new metaverse initiatives.
fromPhys
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet-global evidence suggests otherwise

fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Ofcom warned toxic abuse threatens female sport

Chris Boardman expressed deep concern regarding the racism and sexism directed at England's women's football team, stating that online toxicity undermines efforts to increase female participation in sport.
Social justice
#ai
Marketing tech
fromUPI
1 month ago

Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms - UPI.com

Meta is suing Joy Timeline HK for promoting an app that creates AI-generated explicit images without consent, reinforcing its community protection efforts.
Marketing tech
fromUPI
1 month ago

Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms - UPI.com

Meta is suing Joy Timeline HK for promoting an app that creates AI-generated explicit images without consent, reinforcing its community protection efforts.
#parenting
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

Digest: Ocado & Publishers Team Up on Clean Room Data Targeting; Reddit & EU Step Up Age Checks in Online Safety Push

Ocado has partnered with a cohort of UK publishers including News UK, The Independent, Immediate Media, and Future, to explore how clean room-powered technology can facilitate privacy-compliant data collaboration and enhance targeting capabilities.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Podcast Episode: Finding the Joy in Digital Security

Many people approach digital security training with furrowed brows, as an obstacle to overcome. But what if learning to keep your tech safe and secure was consistently playful and fun? People react better to learning, and retain more knowledge, when they're having a good time.
Digital life
fromWIRED
1 week ago

AI 'Nudify' Websites Are Raking in Millions of Dollars

An analysis revealed that 85 nudify and "undress" websites allow users to generate nonconsensual nude images, averaging 18.5 million visitors monthly and potentially earning $36 million yearly.
Privacy technologies
#mental-health
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My sister was found dead. Then I discovered her search history and the online world that had gripped her

Online pro-suicide forums pose significant risks, with links to numerous deaths, prompting regulatory investigations.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My sister was found dead. Then I discovered her search history and the online world that had gripped her

Online pro-suicide forums pose significant risks, with links to numerous deaths, prompting regulatory investigations.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

10-year-old California girl made TikTok about 'getting kidnapped, lmao.' Then she went missing.

A Sacramento man is accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old girl he met on Roblox, raising significant concerns about online safety.
#minors
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors

Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Texas aims to become the most restrictive state for social media use by minors

Texas is set to implement strict regulations on social media access for minors, requiring parental permission and potentially banning account creation altogether.
fromhttps://www.wtvy.com
2 weeks ago

New scam offering high-paying remote job for little work

The goal of this scam is to collect your personal information, allowing scammers to commit identity theft. High-paying, little work for a lot of money? It's a come-on so people will think 'Hey, I can do this and still keep my other job, so I can do this and still lie there and play my games all day or what have you.'
Privacy professionals
#legal-proceedings
#child-abuse
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
US news

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
US news

Garda who impersonated his female colleague online and encouraged men to rape her was a trusted family friend, court hears

fromSearch Engine Roundtable
3 weeks ago

Microsoft Removed Over One Billion Ads, 475,000 Advertiser Accounts & More

In a year of aggressive moderation, Microsoft Advertising reported removing or restricting over one billion ads, showcasing its commitment to maintaining platform integrity.
Privacy professionals
#meta
Marketing tech
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology

Meta is suing an app maker for promoting deepfake nudification technology that violates its advertising policies.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Meta's platforms showed hundreds of "nudify" deepfake ads, CBS News investigation finds

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

DCU centre that found smartphone bans ineffective previously received 2.4m from social media and tech firms

Marketing tech
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology

Meta is suing an app maker for promoting deepfake nudification technology that violates its advertising policies.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Marketing tech

Meta's platforms showed hundreds of "nudify" deepfake ads, CBS News investigation finds

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Fundraising

DCU centre that found smartphone bans ineffective previously received 2.4m from social media and tech firms

fromSocial Media Today
4 weeks ago

YouTube Increases Age Limit for Livestreaming

As of July 22, we are increasing the minimum age required to livestream to 16 years old. This means that creators will need to be 16 or older to be able to livestream on YouTube.
Media industry
fromSocial Media Today
1 month ago

TikTok Launches 'Summer Camp' Activities for Youngsters

Starting on June 24, we're inviting teens and their families to discover what they love, explore new interests, and build lasting memories through creativity and learning. #TikTokSummercamp offers four hands-on, family-fun activities inspired by our community and guided by beloved creators serving as this year's camp counselors.
Toronto startup
#scams
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Online marketing

Police on Long Island warn people about paying thousands online for dogs that may not exist

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Online marketing

Police on Long Island warn people about paying thousands online for dogs that may not exist

fromMacworld
1 month ago

Block ads for the whole fam for less than your monthly streaming services

With AdGuard's family plan, you can get privacy protection, ad blocking, and malware protection for up to 9 devices, including desktop and mobile.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

British Netflix hit 'Adolescence' to be shown in French schools: minister

"The excerpts from the mini-series are very representative of the violence that can exist among young people," Borne said, highlighting its relevance.
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Are we normalising surveillance in schools? | Computer Weekly

Schools collect vast student data but students are unaware of its collection and security measures.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

New Europe push to curb children's social media use

The proposal includes setting an age of digital adulthood across the 27-country EU, meaning children will not be able to access social media without parental consent.
Europe politics
#child-exploitation
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

36 men charged with 128 offences as part of child sex exploitation investigation, OPP says | CBC News

NYC parents
fromLI Press
2 months ago

Ex-NYPD cop from Long Island sentenced for sexually exploiting children

A former NYPD officer was sentenced to 23 years for sexually exploiting minors through online coercion.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

36 men charged with 128 offences as part of child sex exploitation investigation, OPP says | CBC News

fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Nintendo warns Switch 2 GameChat users: "Your chat is recorded"

Setting up the Nintendo Parental Controls app gives parents the option to approve all new friends added to the child's account and require explicit permission to use video chat.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Reddit users can now hide posts, comments, and NSFW history

This update allows users to selectively hide posts and comments from subreddits, enhancing privacy without sacrificing their ability to remain active on the platform.
Privacy professionals
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"It's Just So Maddening": People Are Revealing What Instantly Pisses Them Off

"I'm 32 and what instantly pisses me off is internet illiteracy. I'm not talking about little kids; they haven't had the chance to learn. I'm referring to people around my age and up who have used the internet for a good portion of their lives..."
Digital life
#revenge-porn
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Congress Passed a Sweeping Free-Speech Crackdown-and No One's Talking About It

The TAKE IT DOWN Act, while aiming to combat revenge porn and deepfakes, carries risks of potential misuse and overreach.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Trump to sign law forcing platforms to remove revenge porn in 48 hours

The law addressing revenge porn requires victims to self-police their images, complicating enforcement and amplifying their trauma.
Privacy technologies
fromUNILAD Tech
2 months ago

What actually happens when you click to 'accept' or 'reject' all cookies on a website

Understanding internet cookies is crucial for internet users, especially regarding privacy and their browsing experience.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

OnlyFans Model Shocked After Finding Her Pictures With AI-Swapped Faces on Reddit

Image theft in the OnlyFans community has escalated with the use of deepfake technology to create convincing fraudulent personas.
Artificial intelligence
fromcointelegraph.com
2 months ago

How to spot a fake crypto investment platform: 10 red flags

Promising unrealistic returns is a classic indicator of a crypto scam. Legitimate platforms don't need to entice users with exaggerated claims like making 1 Bitcoin in just days.
Cryptocurrency
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