Tag #Online Safety

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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images Surge 400% in UK

A report by the Internet Watch Foundation reveals a 400% surge in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in the first half of 2024, highlighting a chatbot site with illegal images and prompting calls for stricter AI regulations in the UK.

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smh.com.au
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Australia to Ban Social Media for Under-16s

Starting December 10, Australia will prohibit children under 16 from using major social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram, aiming to protect their mental health and safety, a move that has drawn both praise and international criticism.

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news.sky.com
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Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media: Report Finds Enforcement Feasible

Australia plans to ban social media use for under-16s from December, with a government-commissioned report concluding that the ban is privately, effectively, and efficiently enforceable using various age verification methods.

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theguardian.com
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Australia's Age Assurance Tech Trial Reveals Challenges and Solutions

A $6.5 million Australian trial of age assurance technologies for social media found effective options but noted unavoidable errors, particularly for users near the age of 16, highlighting the need for multiple verification methods.

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foxnews.com
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Email Aliases Enhance Online Privacy and Security

Using unique email aliases for each online account protects against data breaches and targeted advertising by isolating personal information from various platforms, thus limiting the impact of security compromises.

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euronews.com
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Post-Summer Hiring Surge Fuels Rise in Recruitment Scams

LinkedIn and Indeed warn of a rise in recruitment scams during the post-summer hiring surge, advising job seekers to be wary of vague job postings, unusually high salaries, requests for personal data, and conversations moved off professional platforms.

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repubblica.it
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EU Debates Chat Control: Balancing Child Safety and Privacy

The European Union is debating the Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR), nicknamed "Chat Control", which mandates scanning private communications for child sexual abuse material, sparking concerns about mass surveillance versus child protection.

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nrc.nl
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Amsterdam Center for Sex Workers Launches Support for Online Porn Professionals

The Amsterdam Center for Sex Workers (ACS) has opened a physical help desk for those working in or considering online pornography, addressing a gap in support services and aiming to gain insight into this largely hidden sector.

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Gender Equality
news.sky.com
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UK Launches Investigation into Pimping Websites

The UK's anti-slavery commissioner launched an investigation into adult service websites suspected of facilitating sexual exploitation, uncovering thousands of potential indicators of exploitation and highlighting a yearly increase in victims.

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Gender Equality
forbes.com
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FBI Warns of Billion-Dollar Hacking Scam Targeting Seniors

The FBI warns of a billion-dollar hacking scam targeting seniors, where hackers impersonate banks and government agencies, tricking victims into installing malicious software to steal their money; never install software from unknown callers.

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fr.euronews.com
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Post-Summer Job Scams Surge: LinkedIn and Indeed Warn of AI-Powered Recruitment Frauds

As many return to work after summer holidays, LinkedIn and Indeed warn of a surge in recruitment scams using AI-generated fake job postings and resume services, particularly targeting recent graduates.

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dailymail.co.uk
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Live Streamer Dies After 12 Days of Online Abuse

Live streamer Jean Pormanove (Raphael Graven), 46, died in his Nice studio after twelve days of alleged online abuse by fellow streamers; an autopsy showed no third-party involvement, sparking outrage and an investigation.

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