Several methods could be used to do this, including “using existing account information, facial age estimation, digital ID services, and formal ID”. Age-restricted platforms are defined by the Government as being internet services accessible in New Zealand which enable users to exchange content with others, and which have one or…
image: What mattered most was the overall amount of cyberbullying: the more often a student was targeted, the more trauma symptoms they showed. view more Credit: Florida Atlantic University As concern grows over adolescent mental health, a new national study adds to the growing body of research showing that cyberbullying…
Iranian-linked hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in the most alarming attack of its kind, according to a report. The attack, reported in July, is believed to be the first known case of Iranian hackers successfully shutting down a British power-generation facility, The Telegraph reported. The…
In recent years, the dark side of the internet has become increasingly apparent, with online violence against women and girls emerging as a significant problem. Heartbreaking cases like that of 26-year-old Athira from Kerala, who took her own life following persistent cyber-violence, underscore the gravity of this issue. Girls as…
A 15-year-old girl from New Jersey dropped a lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap after accusing the social media companies of designing their platforms to addict young users, according to a report. Citing court documents, Reuters reported that the plaintiff — identified by the initials P.M-Y. — dismissed her claims…
“If we only see teens’ phones when we look at them, we will miss seeing what they really need from us.” — Candice Odgers Candice Odgers takes on the teen mental health panic with data The headlines scream teenagers are in crisis. Professor Candice L. Odgers says a closer look…
LOS ANGELES — TikTok has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by a Florida teen who sued the company and other social media platforms, alleging they harmed his mental health, according to an attorney for the plaintiff. The terms of the settlement are still being finalized, representatives for the…
Malware Hijacks Android Car Head Units Pierluigi Paganini August 22, 2026 Malware is abusing car infotainment updates to install proxy software, turning Android head units into nodes for the BADBOX network. Kaspersky researchers found something in June 2026 that made them stop and look twice: an Android app with no…
Listen to article • 0:00 min CHICAGO — Meta insists it has a long history of protecting its youngest customers as it defends itself against a swath of lawsuits alleging its social media empire harms children. In the latest such instance, the social media giant is fighting allegations in a California…
As countries introduce stricter age verification and social media restrictions for younger users, some teens may look for ways around the rules, including creating accounts their parents don’t know about. If you’re wondering whether your teen has a secret social media account, here are the signs to watch for and…
