#online-safety

#online-safety

Kids crave belonging, which makes them vulnerable to online manipulation. Predators exploit these vulnerabilities, leading to dangerous situations where teens may harm themselves for acceptance.

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Alan Collins stated, "Savile was an opportunist who took advantage of the myriad opportunities afforded him by the BBC and the NHS (among others) to sexually abuse children."

The digital ID systems currently being introduced potentially solve problems like identity fraud for business and government services, but leave the holder of the digital ID vulnerable to the needs of the companies collecting such information.

Peter Kyle stated that the time taken to implement online safety laws has betrayed a generation of children, exposing them to harmful content. He emphasized the need for swift action in face of technological advancements, acknowledging that urgent safety measures must not take seven years to enforce, as many children have already suffered from unrestricted access to toxic materials.

In response to the new requirements under Ireland's Online Safety Code, all major platforms including X are mandated to implement age-checking measures to protect younger users.

James Somersett's parents were excited to attend a Blue Jays game, as he had purchased them premium tickets, but moments before the game, the tickets were stolen from his account.

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.

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.

Google has begun rolling out AI-generated summaries in Discover, replacing headlines with a carousel of publisher logos and AI-generated story briefs, raising concerns among publishers.

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.

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.

Nexus Mods is implementing age-verification checks for NSFW and adult mods to comply with new UK and EU laws protecting under-age internet users from inappropriate content.

In Pakistan, the killing of TikTok star Sana Yousaf raises serious concerns about the safety of online personalities, particularly young women amid pervasive violence.

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.

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Germany on suspicion of engaging in an online campaign of cybergrooming and virtual sexual abuse of children, including pressuring a 13-year-old American boy to kill himself.

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The scam offers a remote job opportunity with high earnings but is a fraudulent scheme that preys on students and young adults seeking summer work.

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.

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.