#usersafety — Public Fediverse posts

If you're running a Mastodon server, you might want to activate the "authorized fetch" option (also known as "secure mode").

Having this switched on makes your server-level blocks work much more effectively, and helps to protect your server's members from abuse.

It's extremely easy to activate, step-by-step instructions and lots of questions answered at:

🌱 https://fedi.tips/authorized-fetch

#MastoAdmin #AuthorizedFetch #SecureMode #UserSafety #Mastodon

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 #ContentRatings #LimitedContent #SocialMedia #UserSafety

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 #ContentRatings #LimitedContent #SocialMedia #UserSafety

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 #ContentRatings #LimitedContent #SocialMedia #UserSafety

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 #ContentRatings #LimitedContent #SocialMedia #UserSafety

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 #ContentRatings #LimitedContent #SocialMedia #UserSafety

TikTok will not introduce end-to-end encryption, saying it makes users less safe

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly2m5e5ke4o

#HackerNews #TikTok #Privacy #UserSafety #Encryption #News

Instagram data breach reportedly exposed the personal info of 17.5M users

https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/an-instagram-data-breach-reportedly-exposed-the-personal-info-of-175-million-users-192105616.html

#HackerNews #InstagramDataBreach #DataPrivacy #Cybersecurity #UserSafety #PersonalInformation #OnlineSecurity

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/11/07/texas-sues-online-game-platform-roblox-alleging-it-prioritizes-profits-over-child-safety-xcxwbn

Texas Sues Online Gaming Platform Roblox, Alleging It Prioritizes Profits Over Child Safety

#Roblox #Texas #ChildSafety #BigTech #Lawsuit #Gaming #Regulation #KenPaxton #OnlineSafety #UserSafety #Parenting #VideoGames

Discord says 70k users may have had their government IDs leaked in breach

https://www.theverge.com/news/797051/discord-government-ids-leaked-data-breach

#HackerNews #Discord #Data #Breach #GovernmentIDs #UserSafety #Cybersecurity #PrivacyConcerns

wizard.casa has been banned from my instance due to admin abuse, harassment, refusal of accountability, and unsafe software practices. Silence is not accountability. Safety and ethics matter in the Fediverse.

#Fediverse #Mastodon #Accountability #Safety #Ethics #Harassment #Abuse #Transparency #UserSafety #NoToAbuse #Fediblock #OnlineSafety #DigitalRights #Trust #CommunitySafety

Our instance has banned wizard.casa. Reasons: lack of accountability, interpersonal abuse from its admin and associates, harassment of users, and refusal to take responsibility. They also host software projects built on anonymity without safeguards. This raises moral, ethical, and safety concerns. Accountability matters, and their silence shows otherwise.

#Fediverse #Mastodon #Accountability #Safety #Ethics #Harassment #Abuse #Transparency #UserSafety #NoToAbuse #Fediblock #OnlineSafety

Is it possible to allow sideloading *and* keep users safe?

https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2025/08/is-it-possible-to-allow-sideloading-and-keep-users-safe/

#HackerNews #sideloading #userSafety #techDebate #cybersecurity #appDevelopment

2.5B Gmail users endangered after Google database hack

https://www.pcworld.com/article/2880822/2-5-billion-gmail-users-endangered-after-google-database-hack.html

#HackerNews #GmailHack #GoogleDatabase #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #UserSafety

Ah, the SSO Hall of Shame: where companies treat essential security like a preposterous premium add-on. 🎟️ Why bother with proper authentication when you can nickel and dime clients in the name of "luxury"? 🙄 Because who needs security when you have profits to make, right? 💸
https://sso.tax/ #SSOHallOfShame #SecurityFail #AuthenticationIssues #CorporateGreed #UserSafety #HackerNews #ngated

The #tech industry’s investment in #contentmoderation has #declined, leading to a retrenchment of #trust and #safety #policies. Despite the significant impact on #usersafety and the erosion of #humanrights principles, trust and safety #professionals have remained largely #silent. https://www.platformer.news/trustcon-trust-safety-leadership-decline-2025/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

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

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

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

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

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

Ars Technica reports that Android phones might someday warn users about those sneaky Stingrays. 📱🕵️‍♂️ Because what better way to protect your privacy than relying on the same device that eagerly reports your every move to Google? 😏🔍
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/ #AndroidPrivacy #StingrayDetection #ArsTechnica #UserSafety #TechNews #PrivacyConcerns #HackerNews #ngated

Ars Technica reports that Android phones might someday warn users about those sneaky Stingrays. 📱🕵️‍♂️ Because what better way to protect your privacy than relying on the same device that eagerly reports your every move to Google? 😏🔍
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/ #AndroidPrivacy #StingrayDetection #ArsTechnica #UserSafety #TechNews #PrivacyConcerns #HackerNews #ngated

Ars Technica reports that Android phones might someday warn users about those sneaky Stingrays. 📱🕵️‍♂️ Because what better way to protect your privacy than relying on the same device that eagerly reports your every move to Google? 😏🔍
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/ #AndroidPrivacy #StingrayDetection #ArsTechnica #UserSafety #TechNews #PrivacyConcerns #HackerNews #ngated

Ars Technica reports that Android phones might someday warn users about those sneaky Stingrays. 📱🕵️‍♂️ Because what better way to protect your privacy than relying on the same device that eagerly reports your every move to Google? 😏🔍
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/ #AndroidPrivacy #StingrayDetection #ArsTechnica #UserSafety #TechNews #PrivacyConcerns #HackerNews #ngated

Ars Technica reports that Android phones might someday warn users about those sneaky Stingrays. 📱🕵️‍♂️ Because what better way to protect your privacy than relying on the same device that eagerly reports your every move to Google? 😏🔍
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/06/future-android-phones-could-warn-you-about-data-stealing-fake-cell-towers/ #AndroidPrivacy #StingrayDetection #ArsTechnica #UserSafety #TechNews #PrivacyConcerns #HackerNews #ngated

Browser extensions put 4M users at risk of cookie exposure

https://secureannex.com/blog/searching-for-something-unknow/

#HackerNews #BrowserExtensions #CookieExposure #CyberSecurity #UserSafety #PrivacyRisk #4MUsers

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

@jhamby @90sScriptKiddiw @themizzi @kissane

there has to be concrete technical #usersafety improvements in the #fediverse that a lot of people: #women, #trans people, #blackmastodon, etc, have been demanding for a long time. and #mastodon has been slow to act on. i believe they are addressing that now

any sort of #harassment, that even you and i get, but nowhere near the degree of the targeted #bigotry others get, needs to be nuked from orbit with technical fixes and better #moderation tools

@obscurestar

job number one is #sanctuary

establish #mastodon as the preeminent #usersafety focused place

#fediverse still has a problem with #replyguys. that has to be nuked

then we can build towards your goals, our goals, the goals we need for our #politics and #society away from #plutocracy #socialmedia

the foundation:

1. laser focus on user safety
2. onboarding process as easy or easier than centralized social media ("pick a server? what?", "my timeline is empty", etc are showstoppers)

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

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

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

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

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

Apple Introduces Anti-Stalking Features and Reaffirms LGBTQ+ Support in Latest OS Updates: https://www.reviewspace.info/apple-introduces-anti-stalking-features-and-reaffirms-lgbtq-support-in-latest-operating-system-updates

#Apple #iOS175 #macOSSonoma145 #AntiStalking #UserSafety #Privacy #Technology #AppleWatch #iPhone #iPad #LGBTQ+ #TechnologyNews

I am proud of #hachyderm; this is how you navigate the complex landscape of social media federation responsibly! Their detailed update on #Threads integration, transparency about potential risks, and proactive measures like providing instructions on blocking demonstrate a commitment to user safety. In a world of evolving platforms, Hachyderm sets a commendable standard for responsible #community management.

#SocialMediaResponsibility #UserSafety

https://community.hachyderm.io/blog/2023/12/23/threads-update/

🔒 Cybersecurity Updates / NEWS ( macOS 14 Sonoma ) 🔒
🌐 Apple macOS 14 Sonoma and Updates 🌐
On Tuesday, Apple unveiled macOS 14 Sonoma, and along with it came a crucial security update. In a recently published security advisory, the tech giant revealed that this latest OS release is designed to address over 60 vulnerabilities, fortifying the system against potential threats.

#macOSSonoma #AppleSecurity #Cybersecurity #PrivacyMatters #CyberThreats #SoftwareSecurity #UserSafety #ACCESSYSTEM

@Fayedray Beneath the posts everyone should be able to find the ⋯ triple-dots symbol, which, once tapped/clicked will give you the option to *mute, block and/or report* abusers.
If you feel abused, don't hesitate to make use of these functions.

#Mastodon #SafeUse #UserSafety

@Fayedray Beneath the posts everyone should be able to find the ⋯ triple-dots symbol, which, once tapped/clicked will give you the option to *mute, block and/or report* abusers.
If you feel abused, don't hesitate to make use of these functions.

#Mastodon #SafeUse #UserSafety

@Fayedray Beneath the posts everyone should be able to find the ⋯ triple-dots symbol, which, once tapped/clicked will give you the option to *mute, block and/or report* abusers.
If you feel abused, don't hesitate to make use of these functions.

#Mastodon #SafeUse #UserSafety

@Fayedray Beneath the posts everyone should be able to find the ⋯ triple-dots symbol, which, once tapped/clicked will give you the option to *mute, block and/or report* abusers.
If you feel abused, don't hesitate to make use of these functions.

#Mastodon #SafeUse #UserSafety

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

My #programming #career journey so far:

Uni Placement -> Web agency (bit of everything, brochure sites through to dreaded #ecommerce) -> #Fintech -> #CTF / #CyberSec -> #UserSafety and #Integrity

What's yours?