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Head teacher who groomed dozens of children on social media jailed
A British head teacher who groomed at least 131 children worldwide using social media has been jailed, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.
Story from: BBC News
23 Sep 2022
We are in a new age of stalking – the Alex Belfield case is a warning that we should not ignore
Belfield, a former radio host turned YouTuber, will now spend more than five years in prison after being found guilty of stalking four people
Story from: i News
23 Sep 2022
Interest in dangerous ‘NyQuil chicken’ videos surged after US agency warning
The FDA issued a statement on 15 September warning of social media videos encouraging people to cook chicken in NyQuil: “The challenge sounds silly and unappetizing – and it is. But it could also be very unsafe.
Story from: The Guardian
23 Sep 2022
Rape posts every half-hour found on online incel forum
Discussions on a major forum for incels are growing more violent, a new study by the Centre for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has warned.
Story from: BBC News
22 Sep 2022
Warning over scam energy bill support messages
People are being warned to look out for fake emails and texts claiming to offer discounts on energy bills.
Story from: BBC News
19 Sep 2022
Holiday Inn hotels hit by cyber-attack
Holiday Inn owner, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), has confirmed the company has been hit by a cyber-attack
Story from: BBC News
08 Sep 2022
What’s the secret behind a secure password?
Intelligent, uncompromising software according to Specops
Story from: The Register
08 Sep 2022
TechScape: How Kiwi Farms, the worst place on the web, was shut down
When users of the far-right forum harassed and stalked a trans streamer to the extent she fled her home, this is how Cloudflare pulled the plug … finally
Story from: The Guardian
07 Sep 2022
Doomscrolling linked to poor physical and mental health, study finds
The tendency to be glued to bad news can spark a ‘vicious cycle’ that interferes with our lives, researcher says
Story from: The Guardian
05 Sep 2022
Andrew Tate is the tip of the iceberg, social media makes the hatred of women acceptably mainstream
Even though Andrew Tate has been banned from many parts of the internet, the echo chamber he created remains strong
Story from: i News
31 Aug 2022
Teenagers struggle to tell the difference between real and fake health advice, study show
The findings have prompted calls for youths to have ‘training’ in how to spot fake health news online
Story from: i News
29 Aug 2022
Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam
Thousands of Facebook users around the world reported issues with their news feeds on Wednesday as a glitch appeared to boost posts to celebrity fan pages and groups to the top of timelines.
Story from: BBC News
25 Aug 2022
Why OnlyFans wants us to regulate the internet
Keily Blair, chief operating and strategy officer of the controversial creator platform, on why she's a big believer in the Online Safety Bill.
Story from: The New Statesman
25 Aug 2022
What is the new serious Apple vulnerability and how do you protect yourself from it?
The vulnerability - which the company said was being actively exploited - affected iPhones, iPads, and Macs and could allow attackers to take complete control of a victim's device.
Story from: Sky News
22 Aug 2022
Teachers urged to listen for ‘manosphere’ talk in school corridors amid misogynistic social media trends
Charities have voiced concern after ‘misogynistic and homophobic’ content creator Andrew Tate blew up on social media over the summer holidays
Story from: i News
22 Aug 2022
The Times view on the Online Safety Bill: A Threat to Freedom
It is unworkable and would curb free speech and a free press. It should be dropped and the new government should look again at internet regulation
Story from: The Times
22 Aug 2022
The hidden harms in the Online Safety Bill
Weighing in at 218 pages, with 197 sections and 15 schedules, the Online Safety Bill is a clunking attempt to regulate content on the internet
Story from: The Spectator
20 Aug 2022
Group chat overload: have we reached peak WhatsApp?
From pictures of puppies to deadly political manoeuvres, WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform. But is it losing its appeal?
Story from: The Guardian
19 Aug 2022
Online Safety Bill campaigners join forces to urge next prime minister to prioritise new legislation
The bill aims to regulate social platforms, to ensure they protect their users from harmful content, with fines and other potential penalties for those who fail to do so - but opponents say it is damaging to free speech.
Story from: Sky News
19 Aug 2022
Andrew Tate banned from Facebook and Instagram
Meta has banned influencer Andrew Tate from Facebook and Instagram for violating its policies.
Story from: BBC News
19 Aug 2022
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