Tag #Online Safety

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Messaging Apps Become Primary Vector for Fraudulent Attacks in Russia

Due to the increased security measures of telecom operators, more than 80% of fraudulent attacks in Russia are now happening via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram; to protect yourself, enable two-factor authentication, adjust messenger privacy settings, regularly update apps, and verify link...

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EU Seeks Minimum Age for Social Media Access

The Danish EU Presidency is proposing an EU-wide minimum age for social media use, following a German poll showing 70 percent support for such a measure and Australia's recent implementation of a similar law; the initiative aims to address concerns about social media's impact on children's well-bein...

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UK Porn Sites to Introduce Mandatory Age Verification

Starting July 25th, major UK pornography sites like Pornhub and Redtube will introduce mandatory age verification under Ofcom's Online Safety Act, aiming to protect children from harmful online content following research showing significant underage access.

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OnlyFans Creator Reports Assault During Video Shoot

OnlyFans creator Annie Knight, 27, reported being assaulted by a male sex worker during a collaboration video shoot in a two-bedroom apartment despite setting boundaries and having a security guard present. The incident highlights the risks faced by sex workers, irrespective of their experience or p...

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UK Campaigners Urge Ofcom to Limit AI in Online Safety Risk Assessments

Following a report that Meta plans to automate up to 90% of its online safety risk assessments using AI, UK internet safety campaigners urged Ofcom to limit AI's use, citing concerns that automated assessments might not meet the standards of the Online Safety Act and could weaken safety measures for...

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UK Explores App Cap to Improve Online Child Safety

UK ministers are considering a two-hour daily app limit for children to combat online harms, following criticism of the Online Safety Act's effectiveness and a father's call for stronger action after his daughter's death from viewing harmful content online.

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Social Media's Role in Child Pornography Access and Violence Against Women in Northern Ireland

The head of Northern Ireland's child safeguarding organization revealed that children as young as nine are accessing "vile" pornography on social media, leading to concerning behaviors and highlighting the need for greater intervention in schools and communities; the issue was discussed at the North...

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UK to Ban Strangulation Porn Following Independent Review

Conservative peer Gabby Bertin's review into online pornography regulation resulted in the government banning depictions of strangulation and established a taskforce to address harmful online content, highlighting a significant discrepancy in the regulation of online versus offline pornography.

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Tattle Life Founder Unmasked After Defamation Case Awards Victims £300,000

The founder of Tattle Life, a UK gossip website accused of enabling the stalking and harassment of celebrities, has been revealed as 41-year-old Sebastian Bond following a defamation case which awarded victims £300,000. Google has restricted ads on the site after it was estimated to be earning £180,...

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Weak Passwords Leave Millions Vulnerable to Hacking

A Forbes Advisor survey found that 46% of Americans had their passwords stolen in the last year due to weak passwords, such as "admin," "password," or sequential numbers, highlighting the need for stronger password practices to avoid hacking.

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EU to Create Unified Age-Verification App for Online Child Safety

Facing concerns about children's safety on social media, Australia mandated a minimum age for access, inspiring similar legislation in other European countries like France and a push for EU-wide regulations, focusing on improved age verification and platform accountability.

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UK Government Considers Stricter Online Safety Measures for Children

The UK government is considering stricter online safety measures for children, including a potential two-hour daily limit per social media app and a 10 PM curfew, to address concerns about harmful content and addiction, although critics argue that stronger and more effective legislation is needed to...

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