TikTok bans under-16 from private messaging
New rules on the hugely popular TikTok app mean under-16s will no longer be allowed to send or receive direct messages.
Young Adults often face different problems online
If you’re a young adult we have a section full of articles tailored to you.
Half a million Zoom accounts for sale on dark web
Email addresses and associated passwords sold for less than a penny on hacker forums.
APRIL Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of Coronavirus scams, false NHS and London City Police scam messages!
NCA predicts rise in online child sexual abuse during coronavirus pandemic
National Crime Agency says offenders are discussing opportunities on chat forums to abuse children during crisis.
Houseparty: is the app safe?
Hacking rumours are a reminder to be careful about passwords and other personal data.
Houseparty: all the settings you need to fix before using the app to talk to friends during Coronavirus lockdown
Stop telling people you're in the house, and stop being bombarded by messages that other people are, too.
Fake News: Whats is it? And how to spot it?
Coronavirus misinfomration is flooding the internet and the experts are calling on the public to practice "information hygeine". What can you do to stop the spread of bad information?
Coronavirus-related fraud reports increase by 400% in March
Updated figures show there have been 105 reports to Action Fraud since 1 February 2020.
Coronavirus: Facebook blames bug for incorrectly marked spam
Facebook has said that a software issue was responsible for posts on topics including coronavirus being wrongly marked as spam.
Apps 'must check images for child abuse before publication'
Internet companies must do more to tackle "an explosion" in images of child sex abuse on their platforms, a UK-held inquiry has concluded.
TikTok 'family safety mode' gives parents some app control
TikTok is introducing a new "family safety mode" designed to give parents tighter control over teens' mobile phone habits.