#digital-safety — Public Fediverse posts

Thank you to everyone reporting those fake accounts on #Mastodon I’m personally happy that most of the accounts were suspended.

Let’s keep showing scammers that this community does not entertain nonsense.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #StopScammers #DigitalSafety #alert

#Cybersecurity trends shaping 2026: Protecting #data in a #digital world
As #technology continues to advance, cybersecurity #awareness will remain essential for protecting personal #information.
#Cybersecurity #DigitalSafety #DataProtection #OnlineSecurity #CyberTrends #TechNews #CyberAwareness #AIThreats #Ransomware #InfoSecurity
https://juskosave.blogspot.com/2026/05/cybersecurity-trends-shaping-2026.html

Microsoft Edge keeps all saved passwords in cleartext in RAM for the entire session, making memory scraping easier for attackers 🖥️
The behavior is “by design,” unlike Chrome, and highlights the risks of storing credentials in browsers instead of using password managers 🔑

🔗 https://cybernews.com/security/microsoft-edge-loads-cleartext-passwords-to-memory/

#TechNews #Microsoft #MicrosoftEdge #Edge #Google #Chrome #Browser #Password #CyberSecurity #FOSS #Privacy #Encryption #DigitalSafety #MFA #PasswordManager #Passkeys #Software #InfoSec #Security #RAM

A “Notepad++ for Mac” release is not official and was disavowed by the original creator, Don Ho, due to trademark misuse and potential user confusion 📝
The Mac port will be renamed “NextPad++” with new branding after being identified as an independent project not affiliated with Notepad++ 🐸

🔗 https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/05/unofficial-vibe-coded-notepad-for-mac-draws-objections-from-original-author/

#TechNews #NotepadPlusPlus #Notepad #Apple #Mac #MacOS #OpenSource #FOSS #Software #Privacy #Transparency #Malware #DeveloperTools #Programming #Community #Code #DigitalSafety

1Password adds direct credential import via the Credential Exchange Protocol, plus smarter login creation on iOS and Android for more seamless vault organization. 🔑
I recommend using a password manager daily to keep passwords secure and simplify everyday login management. 🛡️

@1password

🔗 https://1password.com/blog/import-autofill-organize-whats-new-in-1password-this-quarter/

#TechNews #1Password #PasswordManager #Password #Passwords #iOS #Android #Privacy #Security #Encryption #DigitalSafety #FOSS #UX #CyberSecurity #Software #Bitwarden #OpenSource

FYI: EU catches Meta letting under-13s slip through on Instagram and Facebook: The European Commission today found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA for failing to keep children under 13 off their platforms, risking fines up to 6% of global turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-catches-meta-letting-under-13s-slip-through-on-instagram-and-facebook/ #EU #Meta #Instagram #Facebook #DigitalSafety

ICYMI: EU spent millions building an age verification app nobody has to use: European Commission today adopted a recommendation pushing EU Member States to deploy anonymous, privacy-preserving age verification apps by 31 December 2026. https://ppc.land/eu-spent-millions-building-an-age-verification-app-nobody-has-to-use/ #EU #AgeVerification #Privacy #DigitalSafety #DataProtection

Can you trust AI with your money and health? Here’s the real answer https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/can-you-trust-ai-money-health-2026-risks-benefits-explained-aej42mlr?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #HealthTech #FinTech #DigitalSafety

EU catches Meta letting under-13s slip through on Instagram and Facebook: The European Commission today found Meta's Instagram and Facebook in breach of the DSA for failing to keep children under 13 off their platforms, risking fines up to 6% of global turnover. https://ppc.land/eu-catches-meta-letting-under-13s-slip-through-on-instagram-and-facebook/ #Meta #Facebook #Instagram #DigitalSafety #Under13

Black tape over the laptop camera. A privacy screen on the train. A USB data blocker for sketchy ports.
The body is where security ends. Most OpSec writing forgets that.
The piece that doesn't → https://twp.ai/9OUlif
#OpSec #Privacy #InfoSec #DigitalSafety

Black tape over the laptop camera. A privacy screen on the train. A USB data blocker for sketchy ports. The body is where security ends. Most OpSec writing forgets that. The piece that doesn't → https://twp.ai/4hpWWb #OpSec #Privacy #InfoSec #DigitalSafety

thistleandmoss.com

Half of AI health answers are wrong even though they sound convincing – new study
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Health #Misinformation #AIRisks #Chatbots #CyberRisk #TechNews #Diagnosis #Healthcare #PublicHealth #Awareness #DigitalSafety #Education #Tech
https://the-14.com/half-of-ai-health-answers-are-wrong-even-though-they-sound-convincing-new-study/

EU unveils an age‑verification app to protect children online: users can prove age via passport/ID allegedly without revealing identity, using open‑source anonymous tech to help enforce the Digital Services Act. Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-chief-urges-bloc-wide-push-on-age-verification-app-to-protect-children-online/a-76788202 🔒👶📱 #DigitalSafety #EU #Privacy #Security #Masssurveillance

ICYMI: Instagram brings 13+ content ratings and Limited Content setting to India: Instagram expanded its 13+ content rating and new Limited Content setting to India on April 9, 2026, tightening default protections for all users under 18. https://ppc.land/instagram-brings-13-content-ratings-and-limited-content-setting-to-india/ #Instagram #SocialMedia #ContentRatings #DigitalSafety #YouthProtection

Researchers examine #DigitalSafety for children and youth, suggesting optimized platform design and #AI-based tools instead of blanket bans. The study highlights #privacy-preserving interventions and youth participation: https://go.tum.de/687381

#DataPrivacy
📷iStock/A. Buzunova

Don't YOLO your file system

https://jai.scs.stanford.edu/

#HackerNews #YOLO #your #file #system #fileSystem #dataManagement #HackerNews #techAdvice #digitalSafety

A 20-year-old from Chico, California, accomplished what Senate hearings, congressional subcommittees, and parent groups have tried and failed to do for years. She persuaded a jury that Instagram and YouTube were designed to keep kids hooked, and that this was done on purpose. The jury awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70%. What really changed the case was internal emails showing the company knew what it was doing and kept going. That is the most troubling part, not just the verdict.

There is something important that has not been said clearly enough: this case was not about content. It was about design. The algorithm, the endless scroll, and the timing of notifications were at the center. For 30 years, Section 230 has protected these companies by treating them as neutral pipes. Now, this jury decided the pipe itself is the problem.

Hundreds of similar lawsuits are waiting in line. The first federal trial is set for June in San Francisco. For the first time, Zuckerberg took the stand, which probably means we will see more moments like this. Meanwhile, the plaintiff’s attorney used a jar of M&Ms to show the jury what $415 billion looks like. Was it corny? Maybe. But the jury got the point.

Tech companies have survived every regulatory threat by waiting them out. But juries are not as easy to influence.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-25/social-media-lawsuit-trial-meta-google-verdict
#SocialMedia #BigTech #Cybersecurity #DigitalSafety #Meta

FYI: Meta deploys AI and law enforcement to fight scams across Facebook, WhatsApp: Meta today launched AI scam tools across Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp, expanded advertiser verification to 90%, and aided 21 arrests in Thailand. Here's what it means. https://ppc.land/meta-deploys-ai-and-law-enforcement-to-fight-scams-across-facebook-whatsapp/ #AISafety #Meta #FacebookScams #WhatsAppSecurity #DigitalSafety