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.
Here’s how your Smart Home can be Hacked
Most of the daily-use smart devises and vehicles are connected to the Internet, but did you know that they can be hacked like your computer?
‘Instagram with a friend’ Feature: Now go Live with a Friend!
It’s a fun way to post live videos with friends; all you need to do is invite a friend or anyone on Instagram
Let’s Stay Cyber-Safe the Fun Way!
Smart children like you watch these fun videos to stay safe in the online world!
Snapchat: iOS 11 users cannot secretly record ‘Snaps’ anymore
Snapchat has started notifying the user every time someone uses the “Screen Recording” feature to save “Snaps” on iOS 11 operating system (OS)
Shopping Online? Dubai Economy Says you can Trust only these Portals
Check out which Portals are a safe bet to buy thing online
Here’s your Gift on Google’s 19th Birthday: Play the Best Google Doodles ever!
Google is celebrating its 19th birthday, and it has a surprise gift for you – a spinner game through which you can try out Google’s best interactive Doodles ever. When you click on Google’s 19th birthday Doodle, you are led to a page with a spinner. Simply click on...
More Fun on Instagram: Play around with Face Filters for Live Video!
Go ahead and try that kitten avatar or add a sprinkle of stars or rainbow light to your face!
Lock&Stock: This App will ‘Pay’ you for Paying Attention in the Class!
It might actually be worth keeping your phone locked on campus, because, offers apart, the Lock&Stock app lists exclusive deals nearest to you. Lock&Stock has roped in more than 50 brands dealing in fashion, food, entertainment, and wellness.
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!
Warning to UAE Snapchat Users over Hacks and Privacy
Security experts in the UAE recently alerted that Snapchat has a few safety and privacy concerns about which users in this region should be aware of
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.
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.
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.
What’s Fake Insta, and what’s Instagram doing about it?
Enter the world of teenagers and young adults who create Finstagrams to show their not-so-attractive, politically incorrect and candid-to-the-bone side to people in their closest circle.
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
All about Sarahah, the New Anonymous Messenger App
Sarahah, which was developed in the Saudi Arabia, topped the list of most downloaded apps in the Apple App Store. Is it a great feedback medium or a bully’s new favourite?
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.
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.
What would you do? (Students)
In this quiz, tell us what are you going to do in case you faced those situations that people usually face in the real life.
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.
Card Game for Students
Check out this fun game and assess your knowledge in day-to-day cyber safety skills.
Share your score with your friends and see whose score is the best.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What Would You Do? 10 Dilemmas to Get Teens Talking about Cyber Safety
Have you recently had a conversation with anyone about cyber safety? If not, there might be a few questions you haven’t thought about yet.
How to Make Your Passwords Stronger Than Ever
How easy is it for hackers to guess the passwords on your social media accounts? Chances are it’s easier than you think. Read this article and watch the video about the steps you need to take to keep your accounts secure.
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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.
The Millennial Question (with Simon Sinek)
Have you ever heard anyone stereotype millennials? You’ve heard them all before: entitled, lazy, self-centered, etc. Internationally known entrepreneur Simon Sinek explains why this is the case and what we can do to help them.
YouTube Heroes: The New Program No One Likes
Do you remember a program called YouTube Heroes? YouTube announced it in September 2016, and the communities detested it… for many reasons. Find out why.
Facebook Freebooting and the Case of Stolen YouTube Videos
When Facebook introduced video to their platform, very few people knew that a lot of companies were stealing content… particularly from YouTube’s content creators. Read more about Facebook freebooting YouTube’s content.
How to Block (and Unfollow) Someone on Twitter
There are a lot of cyberbullies and online trolls out there, especially on Twitter. Follow the directions in this article if there is someone you want to block or unfollow on Twitter.
Phubbing: Are You Being Anti-Social with Your Smartphone?
We have reached a new problem since the arrival of the smartphone. We have become more connected, but only through our smartphones. As a result, we have become more disconnected to our surroundings. We refer to this concept as phubbing.
How Does Mobile Phone Use Affect Your Brain?
Do you ever feel like your phone heats up when you put your phone to your ear? How much do you think that impacts your health… particularly your brain? Read on to find out what science tells us about the health risks of too much cell phone use.
How to Report Videos & Abusive Comments on YouTube
YouTube is a great social media platform with a lot of great videos. However, you may come across something hateful or abusive. Learn how to report videos and abusive comments to let YouTube know that something should be taken down.
Amanda Todd: A Name We Will Never Forget (Cyberbullying/Suicide Story)
Have you heard of the Amanda Todd’s cyber bullying story? She became a household name after her tragic story was published in 2012. Listen to what some American teenagers have to say about her story and the implications of cyberbullying.
Can We Help the Government Delete Extremist Content Online?
How many posts by online extremists do you think get uploaded online each week? How many do you think stay online for a while? We can help governments delete extremist content online. Find out more.