Category: Social Media
MP’s X account targeted in crypto scam
Lucy Powell, the Leader of the House of Commons, has become the latest high-profile figure to fall victim to a social media hack, with her X account being compromised to […]
Social Media Account Takeovers: A Rising Threat for Content Creators
Social media platforms have become a prime target for cybercriminals, with content creators and influencers facing a surge in account takeover attacks. A new report from Bitdefender Labs highlights the […]
Enhancing Old Photos for Social Media: Modern Techniques for a Digital Age
Social media has become a powerful platform for storytelling, nostalgia, and personal branding in today’s digital world. Whether it’s a unforgettable family picture, a vintage wedding photo, or an old […]
TikTok will be banned in US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court has ruled that TikTok is to be banned in the US from Sunday if it’s not sold by Chinese parent company Bytedance. TikTok may proactively shut down […]
Porn websites must introduce age checks by July 2025, under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom has published industry guidance on effective age checks to prevent children from encountering online porn Pornography services must introduce age checks by July 2025 at the latest Enforcement programme […]
Most people have no plan for ‘digital death’, Which? finds
New Which? research shows most consumers have no plan for what happens to their digital accounts and online assets when they die, leaving huge risk of emails, photos and social […]
Less than half of 16-24 year olds watch live broadcast TV, Ofcom finds
Stark generational divide as 16-24s watch just 20 mins of live TV daily Family TV becoming device of choice to watch YouTube at home Radio listening hits 20-year high as […]
85% of UK think creating fake news should be illegal
New research from digital identity security specialists, ID Crypt Global, reveals that an overwhelming majority of the UK public believes those who create and spread fake news should have their social […]
Social media sites face tougher age checks under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom has warned social media sites they could be banned for under-18s completely if they fail to comply with new online safety rules. The media regulator has published a children’s […]
Ofcom investigates OnlyFans age verification process
Ofcom has today opened an investigation into whether OnlyFans is doing enough to prevent children from accessing pornography on its site. Under existing regulations that pre-date the UK’s new Online […]
