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Meta under fresh EU scrutiny over addictive Facebook, Instagram features
New Delhi: The European Commission has warned Meta to change several design features on Facebook and Instagram after…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanCommission #autoplay #BigTechregulation #digitalsafety #DigitalServicesAct #EUvsMeta #Facebook #Facebookaddictivefeatures #infinitescroll #Instagram #Instagramaddictivedesign #Meta #Metaregulation #SocialMedia #socialmediasafety
https://www.europesays.com/europe/92459/
https://www.europesays.com/uk/1085976/ Meta under fresh EU scrutiny over addictive Facebook, Instagram features #autoplay #BigTechRegulation #DigitalSafety #DigitalServicesAct #EU #EUVsMeta #Europe #European #EuropeanCommission #EuropeanUnion #facebook #FacebookAddictiveFeatures #InfiniteScroll #Instagram #InstagramAddictiveDesign #meta #MetaRegulation #SocialMedia #SocialMediaSafety
Cybersecurity Reframing Fuels Governance Risks
The growing trend of treating social and regulatory issues as cybersecurity threats is blurring the lines between policy debates and governance, with far-reaching consequences. From misinformation to child safety laws, an increasing array of problems are being reframed as cybersecurity risks, changing the way we approach governance…
#CybersecurityGovernance #GovernanceRisks #MissionCreep #Misinformation #SocialMediaSafety
Two individuals from Tamil Nadu have been apprehended from their home state and booked under the POCSO Act for luring schoolgirls to Munnar via social media and sexually exploiting them. #KeralaNews #POCSO https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/crime/befriended-schoolgirls-on-social-media-lured-to-munnar-and-exploited-2-held-under-pocso-act-yverk19c?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MunnarCrime #IdukkiPolice #POCSOAct #SocialMediaSafety #KeralaNews
https://www.europesays.com/people/114471/ ‘I just can’t let that go on anymore’: British PM Keir Starmer after banning social media for kids under-16 #ChildrenUnder16 #Children'sDigitalSafety #KeirStarmer #SocialMediaSafety #UKSocialMediaBan #YouthMentalHealth
AI-generated antisemitism hit 30 million views as platforms fall behind: CyberWell's report found 307 AI-generated antisemitic posts hit 30M views in 13 months. TikTok removed 88%, YouTube only 28%, and X just 20% of flagged content. https://ppc.land/ai-generated-antisemitism-hit-30-million-views-as-platforms-fall-behind/ #AIAwareness #Antisemitism #SocialMediaSafety #CyberWell #OnlineHate
https://www.europesays.com/people/95134/ ‘I’d choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen’s controversial comment goes viral, sparks debate #ChildrenSmokingComparison #DenmarkPmSocialMediaRemark #DenmarkPrimeMinister #MetteFrederiksen #MetteFrederiksenControversy #OnlineSafetyForChildren #SocialMediaSafety #SocialMediaVsSmoking
https://www.europesays.com/dk/96637/ ‘I’d choose smoking over social media for my kids’: Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen’s controversial comment goes viral, sparks debate #ChildrenSmokingComparison #Danmark #Denmark #DenmarkPmSocialMediaRemark #DenmarkPrimeMinister #MetteFrederiksen #MetteFrederiksenControversy #OnlineSafetyForChildren #SocialMediaSafety #SocialMediaVsSmoking
https://www.europesays.com/people/44802/ Facebook 22nd anniversary: Looking back at 22 years of Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg #18542865 #anniversary #BigTech #Facebook #MarkZuckerberg #Meta #SocialMedia #SocialMediaAndMentalHealth #SocialMediaCompanies #SocialMediaNews #SocialMediaSafety
UK launches landmark consultation on children's online world: what's at stake: UK government today opens a national consultation on children's digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, AI chatbots, curfews, and age verification - open until 26 May 2026. https://ppc.land/uk-launches-landmark-consultation-on-childrens-online-world-whats-at-stake/ #ChildrensSafety #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineConsultation #ChildrensRights #SocialMediaSafety
Brussels targets TikTok's scroll trap with landmark DSA case: European Commission charges TikTok with DSA violations over infinite scroll, autoplay and push notifications that fuel compulsive behavior among minors and vulnerable users. https://ppc.land/brussels-targets-tiktoks-scroll-trap-with-landmark-dsa-case/ #Brussels #TikTok #DigitalServicesAct #SocialMediaSafety #OnlinePrivacy
The European Commission has issued a preliminary ruling that TikTok’s design likely violates the EU’s Digital Services Act, citing features such as infinite scroll and constant content rewards that encourage compulsive use. Regulators say these mechanisms can negatively affect user wellbeing, particularly for children and vulnerable users. TikTok disputes the findings and says it will challenge the decision.
#DigitalServicesAct #TikTok #EURegulation #SocialMediaSafety
Durov’s Stand Against Spain’s Social Media Safety Plans
Criticism of Spain’s Social Media Regulations By Aislinn Laing Durov’s Concerns MADRID, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Telegram founder…
#Spain #ES #Europe #Europa #EU #children'saccess #digitalidentity #Europeanregulations #governmentcontrol #hatespeechlaws #PavelDurov #socialmediacensorship #socialmediasafety #spain #Telegramresponse
https://www.europesays.com/2754892/
https://www.europesays.com/2754892/ Durov’s Stand Against Spain’s Social Media Safety Plans #Children'sAccess #DigitalIdentity #EuropeanRegulations #GovernmentControl #HateSpeechLaws #PavelDurov #SocialMediaCensorship #SocialMediaSafety #spain #TelegramResponse
https://www.europesays.com/ie/263202/ Global outrage as X’s Grok morphs photos of women, children into explicit content #AI #AiEthics #AIImageMorphing #ArtificialIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligence #ChildProtection #CyberLawIndia #DeepfakeImages #Éire #ElonMusk #GenerativeAIMisuse #GrokAI #IE #Ireland #ITAct #OnlineImageAbuse #POCSOLaw #SexualAbuseOnline #SocialMediaSafety #Technology #WomenSafety #XPlatform
Ex-Facebook Safety Exec: Testifies to Congress about Online Harms to Teenagers on Social Media
Arturo Bejar a former senior leader in charge of safety and care at Facebook (2009–2015) and later a consultant for Instagram (2019–2021), testified before US Congress that social media companies misrepresent and ignore the widespread harm, particularly to children.
In his testimony, Bejar reported that internal research indicated that 13% of 13–15 year-old users self-reported receiving unwanted sexual advances within a single seven-day period, a level of abuse he called "likely the largest-scale sexual harassment of teens to have ever happened".
He explained that since social media companies are data-guided and treat problems that aren't measured as if they "don't exist," most user distress goes unaddressed.
Bejar advocates for regulation—mandating companies to track and publicly report concrete safety metrics—which will push social media platforms to genuinely prioritize user protection over engagement and growth.
Read Arturo Bejar's full testimony here: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2023-11-07_-_testimony_-_bejar.pdf
#SocialMediaSafety #BigTech #TeenHarassment #ArturoBejar #CongressTestimony #ChildProtection #PlatformRegulation #TechAccountability
Snapchat is rolling out a bank-linked age verification tool in Australia 🇦🇺 to comply with the under-16 social media ban. Partnering with ConnectID, users can prove their age securely without sharing sensitive data, setting a new standard for privacy-focused digital ID.
#Snapchat #AgeVerification #DigitalPrivacy #Australia #SocialMediaSafety #TECHi
Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/snapchat-introduces-bank-linked-age-verification-australia-2025-ban/
Learn how to identify red flags on social media and how Socialprofiler helps uncover hidden risks, ensuring safer digital interactions for users. https://hackernoon.com/red-flags-in-social-media-why-its-vital-to-track-them #socialmediasafety
Hey y'all!
It is still October and a few days before I publish my #halloween short story with ghosts in Florence and all sorts of Halloweenish stuff... 🎃 so stay tuned in for that treat ( or trick? 👻 ) ... until then we can still talk about #cyberawarenessmonth or whatever #cybersecurity lead-gen rockstars and gurus (🙄) are spinning this excuse to market their product anyways....
A few days ago I published my conversation with Cybersecurity expert Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) where we spoke about her presentation at #cyberconmelbourne with the Australian Information Security Association (AISA) titled: Beyond Blame: Navigating the Digital World with Our #Kids.
It is about why #parenting in the digital age requires more than tech skills—and what really keeps #kidssafeonline.
🎯 As Australia prepares to ban social media for under 16s (December 10, 2025), JJ discusses why restriction isn't education and how parents can actually protect their children in a connected world.
KEY TOPICS COVERED:
The hidden language of emojis and what parents miss
Why cybersecurity professionals struggle to protect their own kids
Moving beyond blame in digital safety conversations
Practical conversation starters for different age groups
The impact of Netflix's "Adolescence" series on the debate
Australia's social media ban: what it means for families
How #gaming, #socialmedia, and #digitalliteracy intersect
ABOUT JACQUELINE JAYNE (JJ): Jacqueline Jayne specializes in the human element of cybersecurity with nearly a decade of experience. Her focus on digital safety for families addresses the gap between technical knowledge and real-world parenting challenges.
Listen to the podcast and subscribe here: https://redefining-society-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-blame-navigating-the-digital-world-with-our-kids-interview-with-jacqueline-jj-jayne-aisa-cybercon-melbourne-2025-coverage-on-location-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli
Check all my content on https://www.marcociappelli.com/
Or catch the video here: https://youtu.be/v-41rOVds-U
#OnlineSafety #ParentingInDigitalAge #Cybersecurity #SocialMediaSafety #DigitalLiteracy #AISACyberCon #CyberConMelbourne #ParentingTips #TeenSafety #InternetSafety
🚨 California enacts new age verification & chatbot safety laws:
• Apps & OS must verify users’ ages
• Chatbots to prevent suicidal ideation
• Companies could face fines of $7,500 per affected child
💬 How will these regulations impact digital safety and privacy for kids? Comment & follow @technadu for real cybersecurity updates.
#CyberSecurity #OnlineSafety #DigitalSafety #ChildProtection #AgeVerification #ChatbotSafety #AI #SocialMediaSafety #TechPolicy #TechNadu #Regulation
Breaking News -Twitter: New security features in 'X'
https://vaartha.com/breaking-news/new-security-features-in-x/565017/
#BreakingNews #TwitterX #NewSecurityFeatures #XApp2025 #SocialMediaSafety #EnhancedPrivacy #DigitalSecurity #SafetyUpdates #SecureMessaging #AccountProtection #TwoFactorAuthentication #AIContentModeration #OnlineSafety #PrivacyUpdate #TechNews #SocialMediaUpdate
Complete Guide to How to Lock Facebook Profile
Figuring out how to lock Facebook profile is like putting a digital lock on your front door—it keeps your posts, photos, and details just for your friends.
https://www.startupeditor.com/....how-to-lock-facebook
#facebookprivacy #lockfacebookprofile #privacysettings #socialmediasafety #protectyourprofile #onlineprivacy #facebooktips #accountsecurity
How To Block Someone On TikTok- Explained In Detail
TikTok users may prevent specific accounts from connecting with them using the block feature. On TikTok, blocking someone will remove their likes, comments, and posts in your feed.
https://www.startupeditor.com/....how-to-block-someone
#tiktoktips #tiktokguide #blockontiktok #tiktokhelp #socialmediasafety #tiktoksupport #onlinesafety #tiktokblocking
Need boundaries on your IG feed? Blocking someone is a few taps away with this practical guide.
https://www.gayatravel.com.my/how-to-block-someone-on-instagram-detailed-instructions/
#InstagramTips #Privacy #SocialMediaSafety #DigitalWellbeing #StaySecure #TurisVPN #VPN
Oh, finally, an extension that saves us from the horrifying privacy breaches of (*gasp*) YouTube and Reddit, by redirecting us to a salad bowl of "friendly" alternatives nobody's heard of. 🥗✨ Because what we all really needed was more ways to not watch TikTok! 🙄 #PrivacyWarriorOrHipster 🚀
https://libredirect.github.io #PrivacyProtection #AlternativePlatforms #DigitalWellness #SocialMediaSafety #UserEmpowerment #HackerNews #ngated
How To Block Someone On TikTok- Explained In Detail
As we know TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms that offers users a range of customization options. Can you block someone on TikTok? The answer is Yes, the block feature is one of the most effective tools for managing TikTok feed.
https://www.startupeditor.com/....how-to-block-someone
#blockontiktok #tiktokguide #tiktoksafety #tiktoktutorial #tiktokhacks #socialmediasafety #tiktoksupport
Meta launches a pilot program on #Instagram, allowing U.S. schools to flag rule-violating posts or accounts for faster review. 🛑 A big step toward safer social media spaces for students! #SocialMediaSafety #EdTech #Privacy #OnlineSafety #InstagramUpdates #TechNews
10 Back-to-School Tech Tips for Kids, Teens and College Students – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/10-back-to-school-tech-tips-for-kids-teens-and-college-students-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #passwordprotectetion #privacyprotectetion #CyberSecurityNews #socialmediasafety #McafeeSecurity #backtoschool #FamilySafety #genz
Venezuela’s top court fines TikTok $10M over viral challenge deaths and orders it to open an local office，citing negligence in protecting users. 🚨 #TikTok #Venezuela #SocialMediaSafety #TechRegulation #ViralChallenges #CourtRuling #OnlineSafety #DigitalAccountability
PyPI Packages Exposed For Stealing Keystrokes And Hijacking Social Accounts
A recent discovery by Fortinet FortiGuard Labs has revealed some shocking news – two PyPI packages, zebo and cometlogger, have been exposed for stealing keystrokes and hijacking social accounts
#PyPI #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #KeystrokeLogging #SocialMediaSafety #MalwareAlert #OnlinePrivacy #TechNews #DigitalSecurity #HackingAwareness #hack #steal #trojan #virus #news #privacy
https://cloudhosting.evostrix.eu/pypi-packages-exposed-for-stealing-keystrokes-and-hijacking-social-accounts/
5 Minute Parent’s Guide to Social Media – Source:www.mcafee.com https://ciso2ciso.com/5-minute-parents-guide-to-social-media-sourcewww-mcafee-com/ #McAfeeAntivirus|SecuringTomorrowRSSFeed #McAfeeAntivirusSecuringTomorrow #parentsguidetosocialmedia #rssfeedpostgeneratorecho #1CyberSecurityNewsPost #rssfeedsAutogenerated #socialmediasafetytips #CyberSecurityNews #socialmediasafety #McafeeSecurity #FamilySafety
🚨 Major shift in mental health awareness! The Mental Health Coalition launches #Thrive, a groundbreaking data-sharing initiative to combat harmful suicide content. Founding members: Meta, Snap, TikTok. Together, we’re saving lives. 💪 #MentalHealthMatters #SocialMediaSafety
🚨 The US Senate is pushing forward with two major bipartisan bills to protect kids on social media.
👉 KOSA and COPPA 2.0 aim to shield minors from online harm and enhance privacy protections.
🔗 Read More 👇
https://gamingfoodle.tech/kosa-bill-coppa-2-senate-data-privacy-kid/
This is a significant step toward ensuring the safety and well-being of our children in the digital age! 🧒💻 It's crucial that we create a safer online environment. Can't wait to see how this bill will help shape the future of social media use for younger generations! 🌟👩👧 #ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeing #SocialMediaSafety
This is a crucial move towards safeguarding our children's mental health and online safety! 🙌 It's great to see legislatures taking steps to address such important issues. 📱💻 Can't wait to see how this will positively impact our young internet users. 🧒👧 #SocialMediaSafety #ChildProtection #DigitalWellbeing
The #IDF denies any involvement in the hospital bombardment, & says it has #evidence that the #IslamicJihad was responsible for a failed rocket launch which hit the #AlAhli #hospital.
#ElonMusk #ContentModeration #safeguards #SocialMediaSafety #MediaLiteracy #Israel #Hamas #Gaza
By taking these steps, schools can help equip students with the tools they need to navigate the digital world in a safe and healthy way. /3 #Schools #SocialMediaSafety
Link to the paper: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf
Activists and NGOs need to be able to use social media safely and securely. AI solutions can help detect bots and fake accounts to prevent false accusations and disinformation. It's crucial to have strong safety measures in place to protect organizations and activists. #SocialMediaSafety #AIForGood #ActivismProtection
@evan
Really great discussion with @mekkaokereke