TikTok under investigation over child data use
UK inquiry looking at whether video-sharing app breaches data protection law.
Young Adults often face different problems online
If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.
Schools to teach pupils about perils of fake news and catfishing
Education secretary says guidance will help guard children against online harms
Holidaymakers urged to stop sharing holiday pictures in effort to reduce burglaries
Travellers advised to limit the holiday information they share online.
England's schools 'worst for cyber-bullying'
Head teachers in England are more likely to face problems with pupils bullying online and misusing social media than in any other developed country, an international study says.
Children aged five and under at risk of internet addiction – Barnardo's
Charity’s report into effects of technology on under-18s warns of threat to mental health.
JUNE Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Sextortion scams, fake TalkTalk refund scams, holiday fraud and a reminder of the recent WhatsApp hack.
Quarter of children experienced cyberbullying in the last year, study finds
'It's vital that young users can reap the benefits of going online without being exposed to unacceptable harm'
Facebook deleted 3 billion accounts after sharp increase in abuse
Facebook removed more than 3 billion fake accounts in the last 6 months, the company has revealed.
Fraudsters are continuing to send victims their own passwords in sextortion scam
A sextortion phishing scam, first identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) in July 2018, continues to be reported to Action Fraud in high numbers.
Festival ticket scams are leaving revellers £179 out of pocket
As the country’s festivals start to sell out, some music lovers may be looking to non-official channels to get hold of tickets.
Yolo: Viral Snapchat app raises abuse concerns.
Yolo lets snapchat users request anonymous messages from specfic friends or the wider public.
MAY Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Springtime HMRC tax scams, Fake Tesco vouchers being circulated on Facebook, AOL phishing scams and ongoing Instagram scams.