Houseparty lost 1 million users after online hoax, BBC reporter reveals
In the midst of a pandemic, while many businesses were struggling to stay afloat, others were…
Russia turns to “readers comment” in influence campaign, researchers say
Russian “Internet trolls” have turned to the reader comments of several high-profile publications in the UK…
Twitter to rollout Safety Mode featuring to curb abuse – In The News
Twitter is beginning to roll out a “safety mode” that aims to better protect their users…
Iran prison hack looked like it was from a Hollywood movie
Computer hacking in real life isn’t how it is usually portrayed in the movies. That’s largely…
Most popular link in 2021 Q1 on Facebook spread vaccine doubt – In The News
Facebook has revealed that its most popular post in the first quarter of 2021 was a…
Users point to £3.99 air fryers and fans on Amazon – In The News
Social media users have been pointing out that certain items such as an Air Fryer and…
Twitter to introduce a misleading report option – In The News
In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and during the COVID-19 pandemic, social media has…
Copper landline connections in UK to be killed off – In The News
Twenty-one years ago, as we entered into a new millennium, the traditional landline was a staple…
Great Londini. What exactly is TikTok’s new masked vigilante group?
He looks like a cross between V (from V for Vendetta) and the villain from the…
Apple to scan iPhones for images of child abuse
In a move that has been lauded by child protection entities but alarmed online privacy entities,…