South Sudan lifts ban on Facebook and TikTok after violent unrest
South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok: Balancing Online Safety with Public Rights South Sudan, a country plagued by violent unrest, has recently made a significant decision regarding its digital landscape. The authorities in South Sudan have lifted the…
Tech firms urged to remove violent content after Southport murders
Tech Firms Urged to Take Swift Action in Removing Violent Content Following Southport Tragedy In the aftermath of the recent Southport murders, the UK government is calling upon tech firms and social media platforms to take immediate action in eliminating…
New scam targets jobseekers with malware
Beware: New Scam Targets Jobseekers with Malware In the vast landscape of the digital job market, where opportunities and risks coexist, a new threat has emerged targeting unsuspecting jobseekers. This clever scheme disguises malicious software as legitimate interview invitations, preying…
UK Proposes Fines for Executives Over Illegal Knife Sales Ads
The UK government is taking a significant step toward addressing the growing issue of knife crime by proposing fines of up to £10,000 for social media executives who fail to remove illegal knife advertisements from their platforms. This initiative aligns…
EU Moves to Formalise Disinformation Code Under DSA
The European Union is taking significant strides in the fight against online disinformation, as it prepares to transform its voluntary code of practice into a binding framework under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This code, originally established in 2022 and…
