Facebook Messenger Kids – New Chat App for Kids
Facebook on Monday unveiled a version of its Messenger application for children, aimed at enabling kids under 12 to connect with others under parental supervision.
Social Media Creating Marital Disputes in UAE
How are marriages on the dock because of social media? The likes of Facebook have made it easy to contact virtually anyone who is online with a simple search. So you see, old flames and prospects for a new affair can also be contacted at a click! The increasing rate...
YouTube Kids announces new measures to safeguard children
YouTube Kids recently announced new measures for parents if they find kids watching inappropriate videos at home even by mistake.
Netflix email scam hits millions of subscribers
Coming with the subject line “Your suspension notification”, the email contains a link to a fake Netflix page which asks for log-in information and card details
Dubai Fitness Challenge App: Have you Accepted the Challenge Yet?
Once you start participating, the Dubai Fitness Challenge App will be your closest companion that will help you achieve your goal
Dubai Police Alerts People Against Blackmailers on Facebook
Dubai Police revealed last week that it has investigated 83 cases of harassment on Facebook so far this year.
Shopping Online? Dubai Economy Says you can Trust only these Portals
Check out which Portals are a safe bet to buy thing online
How to Apply for Dubai Police Online Services? They are Available only Online now!
Do you want to reissue an accident report, get a lost item certificate, or avail a certificate of conduct in Dubai? Five such services will now be available online only.
Is Social Media Addiction Killing People on the Roads?
Browsing pictures of your online friends might sound like the most harmless way to pass time, but did you know that going online or fiddling with your phone at the wrong time could cost you your life?
Check out Two New Whatsapp Messenger Features you will Love!
Whatsapp users have been eagerly waiting for these features, and finally, these are here!
Facebook Malware Alert: The Facebook Password Stealer can Steal your Passwords!
A new software called the Facebook Password Stealer steals passwords of the person who downloads it!
Trend Alert: Sexual Harassment and Blackmail of Girls on Whatsapp Messenger and Snapchat
Two incidents of online harassment of girls this month have brought the focus back on the urgent issue of online harassment and blackmailing in UAE.
Is the Sarahah App Stealing your Contacts?
According to Fortune Tech, the app harvests phone numbers and email addresses from smart phones in which it is installed.
Enjoy your Free WiFi Hotspot, but with Caution!
While free WiFi networks can be dangerous, you will be surprised to know that a majority of the people in the UAE said they “wouldn’t think twice” before logging on to a public WiFi network, according to the 2017 Norton Wi-Fi Risk Report.
Skype has Changed: Five New Features of its Desktop App you Must Know about
Skype recently released an all-new desktop version. Get introduced to five new features of the new Skype.
Hajj 2017: 12 Ways in which the Manasikana App will Make your Life Easier
The Manasikana app launched by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has many useful features
Six Ways to Stay Legally Safe while Using Social Media
Knowing what’s good social media conduct in this region isn’t tough, as governments have social media guidelines you can follow.
Is your Family being Spied on as your Child Plays Games Online?
While children spend most of their time playing online games, they might be giving away sensitive data that could put your family’s privacy at risk.
Faketoken Alert: Malware Steals Bank Details from Android Apps
Faketoken virus is capable of recording your phone calls, stealing banking credentials, and diverting incoming SMSes. It might be spreading through bulk SMS messages that prompt users to download images.
Mariam Game Ban: What are the Risks of Playing Games Online?
The Mariam game issue sheds light on the trend of games with questionable content, which can harm players in various ways. Moreover, people are less discerning about the adverse impact of playing games online because they just see it as something fun, engaging and harmless.
Mallory Grossman’s Suicide – How should a Family Treat a Bully and the Bullied?
Is your child a bully or being bullied online? Here’s expert advice for you to take immediate action
Is the Criminal Dark Net Spreading in the UAE, as Thousands Download TOR?
Why should people in the UAE be concerned about the Dark Net and its passageway TOR in this region? Statistics on the official website of TOR show that in Jan and Jun 2017, around 480,000 users from UAE were directly connected to the TOR network.
Six Smart Time Management Tips to get Extra Hours of Life
We spend almost all our waking hours glued to our computer or mobile screens. Here are a few things you should do immediately to manage our time better
Smishing is Internet Thieves’ New Mantra. Know How to Avoid It
As people have gotten smart about fake emails, cyber thieves are now attacking people through SMS. This new scam is called Smishing.
Can I Trust a Password Manager to Keep my Account Safe?
Password managers promise us they will keep our numerous difficult passwords safe. Can we trust them 100%?
Making a Free Call Online? It can Risk your Security like you Never Knew
Making a free call online might look like a better alternative to phone calls, but it can put you at risks you never knew about.
Blue Whale: Know about this Suicide Game Before it’s too Late
Have you heard of the Blue Whale online group that’s reportedly pressurizing teenagers to participate in dangerous tasks, and even committing suicide? Here’s what you need to know about this trend, and things you can do.
Take the Great Kindness Challenge to Counter Cyber Bullying
Initiatives like the Great Kindness Challenge, which aims at helping children in developing empathy, combating bullying, and building self-esteem.
How to Reduce Your Digital Footprint (and Dodge your Online Stalkers)
The feeling of being stalked can be creepy! Your online activity leaves digital footprints that can easily lead stalkers to you. Sweat not! Here’s how you can reduce your footprint.
Addicted to Technology? Try these Stress Management Tips
Most of us are so addicted to technology that it has almost started suffocating us. Here are seven stress management tips for technoholics.
Cyber Bullying Killed Sam Abel – Critical Tips on Online Safety for Kids
Recently a teenager, Sam Abel, from England ended himself as a victim of cyber bullying. It’s yet another wake-up call for parents to take online safety for kids seriously
Snapchat Spectacles: Why Critics Say it’s Unsafe
Have you heard about Snapchat’s latest product? Most kids have, and they can’t wait to use it. As responsible adults, it’s important for you to know that the device might be unsafe for children to use.
How Strobes, Seizures, and Social Media Led to One Man’s Arrest
On December 15, 2016, Eichenwald said he received a message from the username @Jew_Goldstein on Twitter. The tweet was an animated image (GIF) of a blinding strobe light that said, “You deserve a seizure for your posts” in capital letters. Mr. Eichenwald, who has epilepsy, saw the post and immediately went into a seizure.
How One Man Earned $10,000 from Facebook by Hacking into (and Deleting) Their Videos
Did you know that there was a time when someone could gain control over Facebook users’ videos to edit or delete them? Dan Melamed, a cyber security researcher who worked at Microsoft and A&T helped Facebook identify the security loophole that could have impacted billions of people.
Memory Impairment: An Epidemic We Cannot Forget
A neurologist from Abu Dhabi says excessive reliance on electronic devices and social media could negatively affect your child’s memory and cognition. Click here to find out more.
What You Need to Know about Ransomware & the WannaCry Cyber Attack
On May 12, 2017, the biggest and fastest-spreading cyber attack in recorded history hit hundreds of thousands of computers from over 150 countries. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the ‘WannaCry’ ransomware.
Should You Trust Medical Advice on Social Media?
Be honest: have you ever came across a Facebook post for “How to lose weight”? What about other health-related topics like, “How to treat an infection without going to a doctor” or “The best way to treat cancer without chemotherapy”?
Snap Inc. Cracks Down on What You Can Discover on Snapchat
When people think of Snapchat, they think of a fun platform for people to chat with their friends and send fun images and videos of themselves. However, as time went by and Snapchat established itself as one of the biggest social media companies in the world, they created a ‘Discover’ section on their platform.
The Deep Web, the Dark Net, and the Dangerous Secrets of Pedophiles
Did you know that only 0.03% of the entire Internet can be found on search engines? The information found on Google, Facebook, and Wikipedia combined represents just a tiny fraction of one percent of all the information available on the Web.
Warning: You Could Be an Accomplice of an Internet Fraud Case
We hear about victims of Internet fraud all the time. People tend to simplify those stories and say that those people are so naïve and that it would never happen to them.
You may want to think twice about that.
What Are the Terms & Conditions of Your Child’s Digital Rights?
Did you know that almost half of 8- to 11-year olds agreed to give social media giants like Facebook and Instagram control over their data?
Does Social Media Empower or Exploit Women in the Middle East?
If you are an Arab or have lived in the Arabian Gulf, you probably know that privacy is a very important issue here (particularly for women). Moreover, keeping one’s personal information about oneself and sheltering oneself from society is particularly common in women who share conservative values
6 Self-Destructing Messaging Apps Adults Need to Know
Self-destructing messaging apps with end-to-end encryption are taking over; these are apps that automatically destruct messages when the receiver reads them and/or sets a limit for how long the receiver can see a message before it gets deleted. Both kids and young adults use them to prevent certain people (i.e. parents, and future employers, etc.) from seeing things in their chat histories.
The Scary Truth about Instagram (and how it’s Ruining Our Self-Esteem)
Instagram’s social media culture does provide a great platform to share authentic photos, but not everything is as flattering and amazing as it seems in those photos. People might not use Photoshop, but they can use filters (even if they use the hashtag #NoFilter). They can give off the impression that the photo was effortlessly taken with very little or no preparation whatsoever.
4 Ways to Protect Your Kids Online after Divorce
Just because you got a divorce doesn’t mean you cannot be cordial with your former partner. After all, you have a child together. For the sake of your child, it’s still your responsibility to protect your child by communicating with each another about the things that impact him/her.
As your child spends increasing amount of time online, talk to your ex and figure out what they know about cyber safety. Once you start the conversation, try to collaborate about how you will co-parent your child about their online use.
Why Facebook Live Is the Police’s New Best Friend
Police forces from all over the world use Facebook Live (and the Facebook platform in general) as a way to prosecute criminals. It is actually one of the first places detectives search for evidence. Based on the content of a criminal’s social media posts – like online extremism, for example – they can find out the person’s motive, the geolocation of where they recorded the Facebook Live video.
Astroturfing: Why the Grass Isn’t Always Greener on the Other Side of the Internet
Astroturfing is the attempt to create an impression of widespread support for a policy, individual, or product, where very little support actually exited beforehand. In other words, astroturfers create marketing or public relations campaigns in an attempt to present inaccurate information as real information. Usually, special interest groups use this technique to give an organization credibility by withholding information about the source’s financial connection.
How to Use Instagram Drafts (New Feature)
You know how we always say, “Think before you post?” Well, Instagram just introduced a new feature called Instagram Drafts.
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What Would You Do If You Saw an Online Predator in Person? [Video]
You’ve heard all these stories about kids being abducted by adults. But what if you saw one in real life? Click here to read about what happened in two social experiments filmed by one of the major news stations in the United States.
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Digital Heroin: Is the Internet REALLY a Drug? [Debate]
Online addiction is becoming such a major problem nowadays that people want to consider it a drug. One pundit even went as far as calling it ‘digital heroin.’ Would you agree? Read both sides of the argument in this article.