OAKLAND, Calif. (TNND) — Meta is defending its record of protecting children and teenagers online as the technology giant faces a federal trial over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to keep young people hooked despite risks to their mental health. Opening arguments kicked off on Tuesday in Oakland, where California, Colorado, Kentucky,...Read More
HealthDay News — Warnings on social media platforms could discourage teenagers and young adults from wanting to use social media, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in JAMA Health Forum. Anna H. Grummon, Ph.D., from Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, California, and colleagues examined whether social media warnings discouraged social...Read More
Connecticut’s attorney general has launched an investigation into the Kik messaging app over concerns about child safety. Attorney General William Tong said his office is investigating whether Kik’s age verification and content moderation practices put children at risk for sexual exploitation and bullying. Tong said child safety advocates have described the app as a “predator’s...Read More
Italian ransomware activity is accelerating, and a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group called Panzer has quickly entered the spotlight. Ransomfeed reported 212 claimed attacks against Italian organizations by early September 2026, already higher than the 169 claims recorded during all of 2025. Panzer appeared on August 5, 2026, with a leak site and an affiliate-focused platform....Read More
DGP Harish Kumar Gupta launching Cyber Crime Coordination Centre at the NTR police commissionerate on Wednesday Vijayawada: State DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated the NTR police commissionerate’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (C4) at Krishna Lanka police station, with the facility aimed at strengthening the police response to cyber offences through technology and specialised...Read More
[Photo: Reve AI] As AI hacking spreads, companies are showing signs of changing spending priorities rather than simply increasing cybersecurity budgets. Some security technologies are benefiting from the trend, while some existing security products are being pushed down the priority list. According to a recent report by The Information, large companies are increasing spending on...Read More
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – The University of South Carolina Aiken is expanding its reach into technology and the cybersecurity industry in the CSRA. USCA Chancellor Dr. Daniel Heimmermann outlined the push during the school’s State of the University address, calling for new investments in AI-driven degrees, high-tech lab facilities and a larger tech footprint beyond...Read More
Rapper Cardi B recently revealed that her children heavily influenced her decision to avoid installing a home gym in her residence. The mother expressed deep fears regarding the potential dangers that heavy exercise machinery and free weights pose to curious young kids. Her concerns stem from well-known tragedies involving home fitness gear, particularly the heartbreaking...Read More
An influencer known for his efforts to catch alleged child predators is facing charges after being stabbed during an altercation with a person he accused of trying to meet with a minor, according to reports. Nicholas Attalla, who goes by “Niky Sal” on social media, was reportedly stabbed while confronting two men at a Tim...Read More
Vijayawada:Andhra Pradesh will soon have a dedicated cyber war room and a Cyber Guard policy as part of the efforts to deal strictly with cybercrime, DGP Harish Gupta said on Wednesday. He was inaugurating the Cybercrime Coordination Centre (C4) of the NTR Police Commissionerate on the third floor of Krishna Lanka police station. Developed with...Read More
