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ICYMI: Threads launches direct messaging with safety restrictions: Threads introduces direct messaging and visual highlighting system as platform reaches third year milestone. https://ppc.land/threads-launches-direct-messaging-with-safety-restrictions/ #Threads #DirectMessaging #SocialMedia #DigitalCommunication #UserSafety

I had to be up at 7 am for this interview on #DemocracyNow about #dating sites and I don't do mornings! But anyway, Happy Valentine's Day!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5BqIuNHhVo

Oh, and I am not a Security manager (any more!) even though most of my certifications are though #ASIS - I was a user-safety, advocacy, policy and ethics manager.

#SocialMedia #Safety #News #Match #Tinder #Hinge #News #Guardian #Happy #ValentinesDay #Crime #TrueCrime #Security #CyberSecurity #UserSafety #Advocacy #Policy #Ethics

X is changing its block feature, allowing blocked accounts to view public posts while still preventing engagement. While transparency is important, this raises concerns for those who rely on blocking to feel safe from harassment or stalking. How do we balance openness with protecting vulnerable users? Thoughts? 🛡️ #SocialMedia #UserSafety #DigitalBoundaries #PrivacyMatters #X #Twitter

https://techbullion.com/scott-dylan-on-xs-block-feature-changes-a-step-forward-or-backward/

Signal president Meredith Whittaker has addressed concerns about unencrypted encryption keys on Signal desktop and the ability to clone entire sessions undetected.

https://stackdiary.com/signal-under-fire-for-storing-encryption-keys-in-plaintext/

#Signal #Security #Encryption #Privacy #Cybersecurity #TechNews #DataProtection #EndToEnd #EncryptionKeys #SignalApp #DesktopSecurity #TechSafety #DigitalPrivacy #SecureMessaging #InfoSec #UserSafety #DataBreach #SecurityUpdate #OnlinePrivacy #SignalUpdate #TechAlert #PrivacyConcerns #DigitalSecurity

Mastodon: Security flaw allows unauthorized access to posts

https://stackdiary.com/mastodon-security-flaw-allows-unauthorized-access-to-posts/

#Mastodon #Security #Vulnerability #Update #Cybersecurity #Privacy #Software #Patch #Server #HighRisk #Hackers #DataProtection #Infosec #TechNews #BugFix #CriticalUpdate #DigitalSafety #MastodonUpdate #CyberAttack #UserSafety #DataBreach #SecurityAlert #NetworkSecurity #OnlineSafety #SecurityFlaw #SecureUpdate #ITSecurity #TechAlert #MastodonPatch #SystemUpdate #CVE

The top five #SocialMedia Networks are failing to keep #LGBTQ+ #people #safe from #hate, #study finds.

#GLAAD released its 3rd annual #SocialMediaSafetyIndex (#SMSI). The study looks at #usersafety and was launched in 2021 to tackle #antiLGBTQ #hate online. Its 2023 report gave #Twitter, #Facebook, #Instagram, #YouTube and #TikTok all low and failing scores.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #SocialMedia #Hate #Bigotry #Bullying #Harassment #Homophobia #Transphobia

https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/06/16/glaad-social-media-twitter-safety-failing/