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Spectrum News: Senate committee looks to stop AI-enabled fraud against older adults. “Older adults shared harrowing stories of AI-enabled scams they experienced and the difficulties they encountered to resolve them during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing Wednesday about deepfakes, chatbots and senior fraud. The bipartisan committee is seeking ways to safeguard older Americans from […]

Spectrum News: Senate committee looks to stop AI-enabled fraud against older adults. “Older adults shared harrowing stories of AI-enabled scams they experienced and the difficulties they encountered to resolve them during a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing Wednesday about deepfakes, chatbots and senior fraud. The bipartisan committee is seeking ways to safeguard older Americans from […]

Associated Press: Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content. “Australia’s online safety watchdog has filed legal action against messaging app Telegram, saying the platform failed to remove extremist content including videos of white supremacist mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and the New Zealand city of Christchurch as well as […]

Associated Press: Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content. “Australia’s online safety watchdog has filed legal action against messaging app Telegram, saying the platform failed to remove extremist content including videos of white supremacist mass shootings in Buffalo, New York, and the New Zealand city of Christchurch as well as […]

Doc Pop: Bandcamp Has A Spam Problem. “Spammers are registering unclaimed Bandcamp usernames for artists like The Murder City Devils, Shudder to Think, and DJ Spooky. The spammers then claim that band’s URL (ie ‘DJSpooky.Bandcamp.com’) and use it to drive traffic to scam sites like ‘booop.lol/2e29’, which then asks the user for a credit card in order to download the album.”

Doc Pop: Bandcamp Has A Spam Problem. “Spammers are registering unclaimed Bandcamp usernames for artists like The Murder City Devils, Shudder to Think, and DJ Spooky. The spammers then claim that band’s URL (ie ‘DJSpooky.Bandcamp.com’) and use it to drive traffic to scam sites like ‘booop.lol/2e29’, which then asks the user for a credit card in order to download the album.”

Canada can’t regulate Big Tech by trusting Big Tech
#Canada #BillC34 #BigTech #SocialMedia #Technology #AI #DigitalPolicy #OnlineSafety #Privacy #Meta #X #Google #USA #Sovereignty #Transparency #Misinformation #FreedomOfExpression #ArtificialIntelligence
https://the-14.com/canada-cant-regulate-big-tech-by-trusting-big-tech/

Canada can’t regulate Big Tech by trusting Big Tech
#Canada #BillC34 #BigTech #SocialMedia #Technology #AI #DigitalPolicy #OnlineSafety #Privacy #Meta #X #Google #USA #Sovereignty #Transparency #Misinformation #FreedomOfExpression #ArtificialIntelligence
https://the-14.com/canada-cant-regulate-big-tech-by-trusting-big-tech/

PetaPixel: Meta’s Partner in China Placed Thousands of Ads for Nudify Apps, Report Says. “The Tech Transparency Project, a nonprofit that investigates major technology companies, reports that GatherOne placed ads promoting apps that can digitally undress women by showing sexually suggestive images. Some of these apps reportedly contained child sex abuse material (CSAM). GatherOne is one of […]

PetaPixel: Meta’s Partner in China Placed Thousands of Ads for Nudify Apps, Report Says. “The Tech Transparency Project, a nonprofit that investigates major technology companies, reports that GatherOne placed ads promoting apps that can digitally undress women by showing sexually suggestive images. Some of these apps reportedly contained child sex abuse material (CSAM). GatherOne is one of […]

Australia's social media ban has failed

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-defends-teen-social-media-ban-after-study-shows-most-still-online-2026-08-01/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49141877

#HackerNews #Australia #SocialMedia #Ban #Failed #TeenUsage #OnlineSafety

Australia's social media ban has failed

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/australia-defends-teen-social-media-ban-after-study-shows-most-still-online-2026-08-01/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49141877

#HackerNews #Australia #SocialMedia #Ban #Failed #TeenUsage #OnlineSafety

ICYMI: Malware hides in browsers as ad fraud outpaces detection: Confiant finds malware built inside browsers as MCP drops sessions, Brazil bans deepfake ads, Amazon bots dodge origin queries, and Time sells ads to bots. https://ppc.land/malware-hides-in-browsers-as-ad-fraud-outpaces-detection/ #Malware #AdFraud #CyberSecurity #DigitalMarketing #OnlineSafety

ICYMI: Malware hides in browsers as ad fraud outpaces detection: Confiant finds malware built inside browsers as MCP drops sessions, Brazil bans deepfake ads, Amazon bots dodge origin queries, and Time sells ads to bots. https://ppc.land/malware-hides-in-browsers-as-ad-fraud-outpaces-detection/ #Malware #AdFraud #CyberSecurity #DigitalMarketing #OnlineSafety

NBC News: Judge denies request by Elon Musk’s xAI to pause Minnesota nudification ban . “A federal judge on Friday denied a request from Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI to block a Minnesota law that will be the first in the nation to ban nudification technology.”

NBC News: Judge denies request by Elon Musk’s xAI to pause Minnesota nudification ban . “A federal judge on Friday denied a request from Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI to block a Minnesota law that will be the first in the nation to ban nudification technology.”

SourTrade malvertising builds malware inside browsers, hits 12 countries: Confiant documents browser-side malware assembly defeating file scanning as SourTrade ads keep running through Google, Meta and X advertising infrastructure. https://ppc.land/sourtrade-malvertising-builds-malware-inside-browsers-hits-12-countries/ #Malvertising #SourTrade #CyberSecurity #Malware #OnlineSafety

KGUN: Tucson man files claim alleging deputies ignored swatting warnings before shooting left him paralyzed. “A Tucson man who was left paralyzed after being shot by Pima County sheriff’s deputies during a response to what his attorneys say was a false ‘swatting’ call has filed a Notice of Claim against Pima County, Sheriff Chris Nanos and numerous sheriff’s employees, alleging deputies ignored […]

KGUN: Tucson man files claim alleging deputies ignored swatting warnings before shooting left him paralyzed. “A Tucson man who was left paralyzed after being shot by Pima County sheriff’s deputies during a response to what his attorneys say was a false ‘swatting’ call has filed a Notice of Claim against Pima County, Sheriff Chris Nanos and numerous sheriff’s employees, alleging deputies ignored […]

TechSpot: Meta is bragging about how its AI keeps people on Instagram, while facing lawsuits over addiction. “Social media addiction has been a subject of public debate for years, but time spent on apps like TikTok and Instagram keeps climbing. Meta has now confirmed it’s using AI to personalize the Instagram feed, and that shift is driving a sharp increase in the amount of time users spend on […]

TechSpot: Meta is bragging about how its AI keeps people on Instagram, while facing lawsuits over addiction. “Social media addiction has been a subject of public debate for years, but time spent on apps like TikTok and Instagram keeps climbing. Meta has now confirmed it’s using AI to personalize the Instagram feed, and that shift is driving a sharp increase in the amount of time users spend on […]

Human Honeypot

https://human2llm.pages.dev/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49119322

#HackerNews #HumanHoneypot #Cybersecurity #Innovation #TechTrends #DataPrivacy #OnlineSafety

Human Honeypot

https://human2llm.pages.dev/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49119322

#HackerNews #HumanHoneypot #Cybersecurity #Innovation #TechTrends #DataPrivacy #OnlineSafety

'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
By Melanie Vujkovic and Michael Atkin

Sellers for this multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. But former insiders say the reality for most, is far from what’s being sold on social media.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/monat-mlm-network-marketing-women-mums/106870398

#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #AdvertisingandMarketingIndustry #Beauty #Women #OnlineSafety #Influencers #MelanieVujkovic #MichaelAtkin

'Selling false hope': How mums are getting lured into a shampoo business
By Melanie Vujkovic and Michael Atkin

Sellers for this multi-level marketing company promise sisterhood, success and a more flexible life. But former insiders say the reality for most, is far from what’s being sold on social media.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-31/monat-mlm-network-marketing-women-mums/106870398

#ConsumerProtection #ConsumerGoods #AdvertisingandMarketingIndustry #Beauty #Women #OnlineSafety #Influencers #MelanieVujkovic #MichaelAtkin

Staying safe online:  Check out the Connect with Respect resource for keeping children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities safe online.  ➜  https://www.childnet.com/resources/connect-with-respect-send/

#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety

Spectrum Local News: New York finalizes social media restrictions for kids. “[Kathy] Hochul was joined at an announcement by state Attorney General Letitia James, whose office crafted detailed regulations. The rules will apply to the largest social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, X and YouTube. Kids under 18 years old will no longer see an addictive algorithmic […]

Spectrum Local News: New York finalizes social media restrictions for kids. “[Kathy] Hochul was joined at an announcement by state Attorney General Letitia James, whose office crafted detailed regulations. The rules will apply to the largest social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, X and YouTube. Kids under 18 years old will no longer see an addictive algorithmic […]

Please sign and share this petition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775614 #music #musicians #UKtech #DigitalRightsUK #TechReform #OnlineSafety

Please sign and share this petition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775614 #music #musicians #UKtech #DigitalRightsUK #TechReform #OnlineSafety

Who's a Rat

https://whosarat.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49095620

#HackerNews #Ratting #Technology #Privacy #OnlineSafety

Who's a Rat

https://whosarat.com/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49095620

#HackerNews #Ratting #Technology #Privacy #OnlineSafety

ArXiv: Analyzing Toxic Behavior and Its Impact on the Mastodon Community. “Mastodon as a decentralized federation of independently moderated social servers poses unique challenges for the detection and mitigation of toxic content. There are no unified moderation standards. The ecosystem is very diverse and uneven. This paper explores the development and spread of toxicity in Mastodon, utilizing […]

ArXiv: Analyzing Toxic Behavior and Its Impact on the Mastodon Community. “Mastodon as a decentralized federation of independently moderated social servers poses unique challenges for the detection and mitigation of toxic content. There are no unified moderation standards. The ecosystem is very diverse and uneven. This paper explores the development and spread of toxicity in Mastodon, utilizing […]

Petition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent. Please sign and share this petition to make change happen https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775614 #music #musicians #UKtech #DigitalRightsUK #TechReform #onlinesafety

Petition: Compel social media companies operating in the UK to make algorithms transparent. Please sign and share this petition to make change happen https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775614 #music #musicians #UKtech #DigitalRightsUK #TechReform #onlinesafety

The Guardian: Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’. “Misleading health claims online pose a ‘huge danger to public safety’, experts have warned, after research has shown that AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.”

The Guardian: Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’. “Misleading health claims online pose a ‘huge danger to public safety’, experts have warned, after research has shown that AI-generated doctors are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health advice.”

FYI: Meta's free Facebook badge blocks Pages, ProMode and under-18 accounts: Brand Pages sit outside the free selfie badge now marking real people across Marketplace, Dating and Groups. Feed slots arrive later, and markets stay unnamed. https://ppc.land/metas-free-facebook-badge-blocks-pages-promode-and-under-18-accounts/ #Meta #Facebook #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #OnlineSafety

FYI: Meta's free Facebook badge blocks Pages, ProMode and under-18 accounts: Brand Pages sit outside the free selfie badge now marking real people across Marketplace, Dating and Groups. Feed slots arrive later, and markets stay unnamed. https://ppc.land/metas-free-facebook-badge-blocks-pages-promode-and-under-18-accounts/ #Meta #Facebook #SocialMedia #DigitalMarketing #OnlineSafety

New York Times: The Breakup Loop: Why the TikTok Algorithm May Keep You Heartbroken. This link goes to a gift article. “As social media companies face increasing scrutiny over addictive design features and accusations that their algorithms can feed users harmful content, mental health advocates are pointing to the platforms’ handling of breakup content as a stark example of their failure to […]

New York Times: The Breakup Loop: Why the TikTok Algorithm May Keep You Heartbroken. This link goes to a gift article. “As social media companies face increasing scrutiny over addictive design features and accusations that their algorithms can feed users harmful content, mental health advocates are pointing to the platforms’ handling of breakup content as a stark example of their failure to […]

The Creator Economy Is Bypassing Traditional Outlets: The Problem and How the World Can Fix It

https://raytechgh.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/the-creator-economy-is-bypassing-traditional-outlets-the-problem-and-how-the-world-can-fix-it/

The Creator Economy Is Bypassing Traditional Outlets: The Problem and How the World Can Fix It

https://raytechgh.wordpress.com/2026/07/27/the-creator-economy-is-bypassing-traditional-outlets-the-problem-and-how-the-world-can-fix-it/

Tokyo Reporter: AI fortunetelling scammers fleecing victims of up to ¥500,000 for fake exorcisms. “A post-pandemic surge in loneliness and social anxiety has swollen Japan’s fortunetelling market to a staggering 1-trillion-yen industry. But behind this ‘Reiwa-era fortune-telling boom,’ malicious operators are increasingly weaponizing Artificial Intelligence to empty the wallets of vulnerable […]

Tokyo Reporter: AI fortunetelling scammers fleecing victims of up to ¥500,000 for fake exorcisms. “A post-pandemic surge in loneliness and social anxiety has swollen Japan’s fortunetelling market to a staggering 1-trillion-yen industry. But behind this ‘Reiwa-era fortune-telling boom,’ malicious operators are increasingly weaponizing Artificial Intelligence to empty the wallets of vulnerable […]

Can your ISP see what you do? Yes—unless you stop it. While HTTPS hides page contents, providers can still log domains visited, timestamps, connection metadata, and sometimes even location. Learn how ISP tracking works—and the steps to reduce it. 🔒🧭 https://proton.me/blog/how-isps-track-you #Privacy #Cybersecurity #OnlineSafety

Can your ISP see what you do? Yes—unless you stop it. While HTTPS hides page contents, providers can still log domains visited, timestamps, connection metadata, and sometimes even location. Learn how ISP tracking works—and the steps to reduce it. 🔒🧭 https://proton.me/blog/how-isps-track-you #Privacy #Cybersecurity #OnlineSafety