Facebook app secretly accessing people's camera as they read news feed
Company claims strange behaviour is result of a bug, but there is an easy fix to stay safe.
Gradient: is the celebrity lookalike app safe?
An app that tells you what celebrity you look like is the latest viral face recognition trend.
Sadfishing: Social media trend threatens young people's mental health, report warns
A social media trend called ‘sadfishing’ is harming the mental health of children and leaving them vulnerable to grooming online, a new report says.
Barclays issues warning to university students, as number of under-21s recruited as money mules nearly doubles
New data from Barclays reveals that under-21s being recruited as money mules increased by 97 per cent between 2016 and 2018.
Fraudsters Targeting Social Media Influencers
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received intelligence to suggest that fraudsters are contacting social media influencers, based in the UK and abroad.
Can you trust FaceApp with your face?
Faceapp has responded to panic over how the viral app uses the photos it edits.
Instagram now asks bullies: 'Are you sure?'
Instagram believes its new anti-bullying tool, which prompts users to pause and consider what they are saying, could help curb abuse on the platform.
England's schools 'worst for cyber-bullying'
Head teachers in England are more likely to face problems with pupils bullying online and misusing social media than in any other developed country, an international study says.
Quarter of children experienced cyberbullying in the last year, study finds
'It's vital that young users can reap the benefits of going online without being exposed to unacceptable harm'
WhatsApp urges users to act after confirming cyber surveillance attack
A vulnerability in the messaging app allowed it to be infected with spyware with a missed in-app call function.
Festival ticket scams are leaving revellers £179 out of pocket
As the country’s festivals start to sell out, some music lovers may be looking to non-official channels to get hold of tickets.
Samaritans To Work With Social Media Giants To Limit Online Harm Exposure
A Government behind-closed-doors meeting will be the second involving social media firms, but will mark the first time the Samaritans have been involved.