7 stories tagged #online safety

  1. RCMP Educates Manitoba Students on Digital Dangers
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    RCMP Educates Manitoba Students on Digital Dangers

    Manitoba RCMP's internet child exploitation unit is visiting schools to warn students about online risks like sextortion and illegal image sharing.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Australia Enacts Stricter Age Verification for Online Content
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    Australia Enacts Stricter Age Verification for Online Content

    Australia expands online safety measures, mandating age checks for AI chatbots, adult games, and search engines to protect minors.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Social Media's Toll: Over a Third Report Negative Mental Health Impact
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    Social Media's Toll: Over a Third Report Negative Mental Health Impact

    New figures reveal the significant negative impact of social media on mental health, prompting calls for stricter regulation.

    3mo ago 2 min read
  4. App Store Age Checks: A Real Solution for Child Social Media Safety?
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    App Store Age Checks: A Real Solution for Child Social Media Safety?

    Experts question whether app store age verification is enough to protect children from social media's addictive features and online harms.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. AI Password Generation: A Major Security Risk Revealed
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    AI Password Generation: A Major Security Risk Revealed

    New research indicates that popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini produce predictable and insecure passwords, leaving user accounts vulnerable to cyberattacks.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Italy Grapples with Teen Digital Addiction: Age Limits Under Review
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    Italy Grapples with Teen Digital Addiction: Age Limits Under Review

    Italy confronts a surge in teen digital addiction, prompting discussions on social media age restrictions and the societal impact on young people.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. West Virginia Sues Apple: iCloud Accused of Facilitating Child Abuse Material Distribution
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    West Virginia Sues Apple: iCloud Accused of Facilitating Child Abuse Material Distribution

    West Virginia Attorney General sues Apple, alleging iCloud's role in distributing child sexual abuse material and prioritizing privacy over safety.

    3mo ago 1 min read