Social media giants told to protect children from 'disturbing content'
Social media platforms have been urged to take more responsibility for the "horrific amount of disturbing content" children are able to access online.
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Social media platforms have been urged to take more responsibility for the "horrific amount of disturbing content" children are able to access online.
Apple has acknowledged flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping - even if the recipient did not pick up.
High-profile Youtubers have been impersonated by scammers sending fake messages to subscribers crafted to look like they were sent by the video stars.
A major security flaw with the hugely popular game Fortnite left millions of players exposed to hackers, according to new reserach.
In this months edition, we're raising awarness of tv licence and fake tax phishing scams online, cold-call pension scams and how to turn off your location on Snapchat.
Findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study found that almost 40% of girls who spend more than five hours a day on social media show symptoms of depression.
General advice on how domestic abuse is committed through technology with tips for support and help that is available.
Study reveals parents are less savvy than their offspring about the perils of posting family photos.
Fortnite is one of 2018's biggest online games. Although it is free to download and play some are developing new ways to hack others and make a profit through negative means, however there are way to prevent hacking from occurring.
One of the worlds most popular online games and the potential risks it poses to your kids on youtube.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has hailed a new anti-grooming tool as an important weapon in the fight against online child sexual exploitation.
The Home Secretary will travel to Silicon Valley to be updated on what has been done to tackle this crime and urge companies to do all they can to respond to the threat.
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