Instagram biggest for child grooming online - NSPCC finds
Sex offenders are grooming children on Instagram more than on any other online platform, a charity has found.
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Sex offenders are grooming children on Instagram more than on any other online platform, a charity has found.
The fictional online character 'momo', which was alleged to have encouraged children to self-harm, as been described as a hoax.
Action Fraud is warning Instagram users to be weary of fraudulent investment posts offering 'get rich quick' schemes on the app.
Cyber Crime researchers say high-profile breaches have contributed to a thrivng black market.
These stolen details are being traded on the Dark Web
Cyber security discovered the first malicious app for the record-breaking video game, which is yet to be released on Android or IOS devices.
The flaw could potentially be exploited by malicious hackers.
An EE customer has said she was stalked by an ex-partner who worked at the firm, after he accessed her personal data without permission.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of fake HMRC phishing emails, Apple's eaves-dropping bug, comment scams on YouTube and how Instagram's sensitivity screenings.
Mobile phones should be banned from the dinner table and bedtimes as part of a healthy approach to devices, the UK's four chief medical officers have said.
Facebook-owned app promises changes to better shield users from self-harm images.
Ofcom report comes amid fears over protection of children on social media.
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