Young people often use the internet in a completely different way to older generations. Find out what could make you vulnerable online, and how to stay safe.
Websites that allow people to watch free streams of the latest season of Game of Thrones contain a worrying amount of harmful malware, security researchers have found.
Instagram and Facebook Likes and Snapchat Streaks could be Banned for Young People, under new rules that attempt to protect children's safety on the internet.
A new phishing scam called the "Nasty List" is sweeping through Instagram and is targeting victim's login credentials.
Screen time has little effect on teenagers ' mental health, despite fears about the impact later-night gaming or TV viewing is having on the worlds youth, a new study has concluded.
The firm behind the instant messaging app Snapchat has told MPs it may consider changes to its friendship streaks, which have been criticised for being potentially addictive.
They could also be banned from operating in the UK if they fail to act.
The fictional online character 'momo', which was alleged to have encouraged children to self-harm, as been described as a hoax.
Action Fraud is warning Instagram users to be weary of fraudulent investment posts offering 'get rich quick' schemes on the app.
Cyber security discovered the first malicious app for the record-breaking video game, which is yet to be released on Android or IOS devices.
An EE customer has said she was stalked by an ex-partner who worked at the firm, after he accessed her personal data without permission.
In this month's edition, we're raising awareness of fake HMRC phishing emails, Apple's eaves-dropping bug, comment scams on YouTube and how Instagram's sensitivity screenings.
Mobile phones should be banned from the dinner table and bedtimes as part of a healthy approach to devices, the UK's four chief medical officers have said.
Every year we’re able to do more and more online. From sending messages to sorting out our finances, today we can do it from our phones and tablets wherever we are. But the more we can do online, the more we’re exposed to hazards. Cybersafe is here to help you stay safe online, so you can browse to your heart’s content, knowing you’re protected against scams, fraud and security problems.
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