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.
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?
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 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.
Top 87 Inspirational Anti-Bullying Quotes of All-Time
Do you know someone who is being bullied and could use a source of inspiration? Check out this in-depth list of 87 anti-bullying quotes and provide a source of inspiration and uplift society as a whole.
How to Report Something on Instagram
Do you know how to report abuse on Instagram? It’s important to know how to do it before you get an account. Find out what you should do when you come across something inappropriate on Instagram.
Does Social Media Make People Lazy?
Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan got news coverage at the India Today Safaigiri Awards in New Delhi after her remarks about social media. She implied that social media has made people lazy. “We are very quick with excuses. Work, routine, lifestyle, social media...
Snapchat Spectacles: Everything You Need to Know about Snap Inc.’s New Sunglasses
If you own a smartphone, it’s pretty fair to say you use (or at least know someone who uses) Snapchat. If you snap videos to your friends all day – like most people do – Snapchat just released something really cool, and it gives people a new way to film and post...
Top 4 Gmail Security Tips for Computer Users
Do you use Gmail every day? If you do, you’re one of the 1 billion people (as of February 2016) who actively use it. That said, do you know how to keep your Gmail secure? Out of all the well-known email services available right now, Gmail is arguably perceived as...
How #ICANHELP Promotes Positivity on Social Media
Have you heard the story about the middle school teacher and her fake Facebook page? It led to a campaign called #ICANHELP (Delete Negativity on Social Media). Learn more about it in this article.
How to Write YouTube Comments in Bold, Italics, or with a Strikethrough
Did you know that you can format comments on YouTube in the same way you can for Microsoft Office documents? Read on to find out how to make your YouTube comments stand out with just a few extra symbols. The 3 YouTube Comment Effects YouTube now allows users to post...
13-Year Old Creates Powerful Cyber Bullying Video
Cyber bullying is a phenomenon that has existed for a while now. However, there are some people out there who don’t think it’s as serious as real bullying. 13-year-old Luke Culhane made this powerful video to debunk this myth, and to spread awareness about how to...
Instagram’s Comment Moderation Tool Tackles Cyber Bullying (2016)
What is Instagram doing to prevent cyber bullying in 2016? Well, as part of their commitment to make Instagram a safe space for people to express themselves, they unveiled something to further prevent the issue. What Is This New Instagram Tool That Prevents Cyber...
How to Review Your Facebook Posts, Facebook Apps, and Facebook Profile
Do you need help going managing your privacy on Facebook? Do you know how to review your Facebook posts, for example? Do you know whether your online friends can view the things you post on your profile? If you don’t, no worries at all. Facebook has made it a little...
How to Report Abuse on Snapchat (w/ Screenshots)
Snapchat is probably one of your favorite social networking apps in the world, isn’t it? But how many people do you know in your list of Snapchat followers who know how to report abuse, such as cyber bullying or online harassment? Why You Should Report Abuse on...
How to Adjust Your WhatsApp Privacy Settings (iPhone & Android)
Do you want to know how to adjust your WhatsApp privacy settings? It’s simple. Just follow these instructions. (They are the same for iPhone and Android users.) Adjust WhatsApp Privacy Settings with These Steps: Once you have WhatsApp open on your phone: Step 1 Go to...
Facebook Privacy Settings: Going over ‘Privacy Settings and Tools’
Are you worried about your Facebook privacy settings? Do you already know the basics and want to know how to better protect your information on Facebook? Not to worry. We’re going to go through some of the advanced options Facebook provides in the ‘See More Settings’...
20 Early Signs to Recognize Online Predators
Online predators are hard to recognize at first; they seem just like anyone else when they sit behind a computer screen and you don’t know what their intentions are. They use fake accounts with fake profile pictures and fake information, so it’s really difficult to...
How to Avoid Getting Hacked (for Computers)
Be honest: do you ever worry about one of your accounts getting hacked? Do you wonder what you would do if someone pretended to be you and stole your information? Do you ever think about how to avoid getting hacked? Well, of course! This is one of the main concerns we...
Catfish: How to Spot a Fake Social Media Profile Online
Catfish are everywhere, and they’re becoming a huge problem on the Internet. No, we’re not talking about the ones in the ocean; we’re talking about the fake profiles on social media and online apps. How do you know if you’re talking to a catfish online? Well, we’re...
Internet Addiction: What You Can Do to “Break” Away from It
Do you ever experience pain or numbness in your hands and fingers? You might have an internet addiction, but you might also need to do one simple thing. Find out what it is in this article.
How to Block People on WhatsApp
Is someone you don’t know annoying you on WhatsApp? Do you want to know how to block them so they can’t contact you again? We will show you how to block people on WhatsApp step by step. Block People on WhatsApp (for Both iPhone and Android Users) In order to block...
How to Use Face Effects (Lenses) on Snapchat
One of the coolest things about Snapchat is that you can add various effects to your photos and videos. To get face effects on Snapchat, you might consider using lenses (i.e. face effects), applying filters, trying the face-swapping feature, adding typed text,...
Twitter’s Quality Filter (Control Your Twitter Experience in 4 Easy Steps)
Do you use Twitter? If not, is it because you worry about strangers writing hateful messages to you? If so, Twitter’s Quality Filter might be relevant to you. Twitter’s New Feature: Tweet Filtering In a blog post (2016), Twitter’s product manager Emil Leong...
Online Friends, Friends IRL, or Nothing
Here’s an interesting question for you: “Do you view your Internet friends as real friends, even if you’ve never met?” Before you answer, I’ll bet I could figure out whether you answered yes to that question. Generally speaking, someone who was born before the...
5 Differences between Cyber Bullying and Traditional Bullying
Why do we see more stories of online bullying happen online nowadays. It’s partly because there are some key differences between cyber bullying and traditional bullying.