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online safety
Technology France Approves Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Mandating Age Verification from 2027
France's parliament has approved a law banning social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to do so. The law mandates age verification for all social media accounts, with tools approved by the French privacy regulator. The move follows Australia's ban and aligns with UK and EU proposals, but experts raise privacy and enforcement concerns.
Technology Nigel Farage Warns UK Social Media Ban 'Unlikely to Work' Due to VPNs
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has cast doubt on the UK government's planned social media ban for under-16s, arguing that widespread VPN use will undermine enforcement. Digital rights experts confirm a range of workarounds exist, while Prime Minister Keir Starmer insists the ban can be enforced.
Technology Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules
After Meta overhauled its content moderation rules last year, abusive and racist comments targeting lawmakers tripled, with violent threats and hate speech quadrupling, according to new research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate. The findings highlight the real-world consequences of platform policy changes.
Technology Snap Limits Public Visibility of Teens' Spotlight Videos
Snapchat will restrict younger teens from sharing publicly viewable Spotlight videos. This move aims to enhance privacy and reduce social pressure on teens. The change reflects Snap's ongoing efforts to improve safety and privacy for its youngest users.
Technology Fake X-VPN Installers Spread Malware: Protect Your Credentials
Fake X-VPN installers have been found to spread credential-stealing malware, targeting users who download from unofficial sources. The malware, known as STX RAT, can steal credentials and give attackers remote control of infected devices. Users are advised to download software only from official sources to avoid such threats.
Technology NordVPN Offers Enhanced Security Beyond Apple's WWDC Updates
Apple's WWDC 2026 introduced several security upgrades, but NordVPN offers comprehensive online privacy protection. With features like advanced email monitoring and scam call filtering, NordVPN ensures data security beyond Apple's capabilities.
Regulations & Compliance Malaysia Bans Social Media for Under-16s
Effective June 1, 2026, Malaysia enforces a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Platforms with over 8 million users must implement age-verification systems or face penalties.