Natasha Shek and others recount their harrowing experiences with holiday scams, highlighting the rising prevalence of fraud during peak vacation planning. Shek lost £280 after an online rental turned out to be fake. Experts warn of increased holiday scams, driven…
Several women have reported inadequate police investigations into non-contact sexual offences, including video calls with indecent exposure. Victims, relying on online platforms for support, express frustration over the police’s lack of action, particularly in cases involving obscene calls and troubling…
Sofia Zacharakis, the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family, discussed new government measures aimed at protecting minors from internet addiction and social media influences during a radio interview. She emphasized the importance of a structured strategy and introduced the ‘Parco.gov.gr’…
A recent study reveals that 24% of youths aged 8 to 18 cannot go an hour without looking at their smartphones. In light of increasing internet access among children, France has introduced a law that prohibits minors under 15 from…
In response to the growing concerns over the impact of technology and social media on students, Irish schools are reshaping their curricula to focus on care, support, and essential life skills. With the introduction of mandatory Social Personal and Health…
In 2024, major tech news included Apple’s €14 billion tax ruling in Ireland following a European Court of Justice decision. The ruling sparked political discussions on allocation of funds, while advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) prompted the European Union to…
Swiss YouTuber Ludoc unveils his journey from an unsettling Skype encounter with a 58-year-old man to creating the documentary ‘Dans l’ombre.’ His investigation into online predation highlights the dangers lurking on the internet and emphasizes the importance of informing both…
A recent AI-driven initiative by major tennis organizations has revealed that angry gamblers account for 48% of the 12,000 abusive social media posts directed at tennis players this year. The established ‘Threat Matrix’ service monitored over 2.47 million posts across…
Marios Papaefstathiou, a prominent professor of Economics and New Technologies, appeared on ERT Larissa’s ‘Thessalian Perspective’ to discuss ‘Kids Wallet’, a new application aimed at limiting children’s access to social media. Set to launch soon by the Greek government, the…
A recent analysis reveals that angry gamblers are responsible for 48% of the 12,000 abusive social media posts directed at tennis players this year. The International Tennis Federation and other organizations implemented the ‘Threat Matrix’ program to monitor posts across…
A top UK counter-terrorism officer has warned of a ‘smouldering’ terror threat, with children as young as 10 exposed to violent and extremist online content. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans highlighted a rise in radicalization and the impact of easily…
Ofcom has issued an apology for a controversial job advertisement that joked about monitoring pornographic websites. The LinkedIn post, described as ‘ill-judged,’ was criticized by children’s rights advocates, including Baroness Kidron, who expressed concern over the trivialization of serious issues…
