Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs The NSPCC has warned that some apps

Instagram removing shorter time limits options Instagram is removing some shorter time limit options on

Snapchat will let users share real-time location with friends Snapchat announced they will introduce real-time

Teenage boy sentenced after online harassment  A 17-year-old has been given a six-month deferred sentence

Twitch policy update bans sex and hard drugs from usernames The livestreaming service, Twitch, has

Scammers could target gamers in the rapidly expanding metaverse Research from TalkTalk shows that 71%

TikTok strengthens community guidelines TikTok has announced changes to its community guidelines, aiming to crackdown

Porn sites will be legally required to verify users' age Porn websites in the UK

Sending threatening posts among offences in revised online safety bill Under new proposed online safety

Facebook’s first ever drop in daily users prompts Meta shares to fall Facebook shares fell

Facebook update introduces warning for screenshots on Messenger Mark Zuckerberg has reminded Messenger users to

Internet Matters releases Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World report Internet Matters have released their

Meta adds 3D avatars to Instagram Stories Meta is introducing 3D avatars to Instagram Stories

Spotify announces plans to clamp down on Covid misinformation The streaming giant is working to

Instagram Increases Response Options in Stories Polls  Instagram has updated their Poll feature to enable

Tinder updates its approach to handling reports of serious abuse and harassment  Tinder has announced

TikTok is bringing back a function to show you who has viewed your profile   TikTok is reportedly

Twitter experimenting with ‘Flocks’ Feature  Twitter is developing a new feature of their platform, entitled

Instagram launches live test of fan subscriptions Instagram has launched an initial test of its new ‘Subscriptions’ option, which

Snapchat announces new parental controls Snapchat has announced new parental controls for the platform. The controls will include options to

VP of Twitch Trust and Safety at Twitch releases update VP of Trust and Safety at Twitch, Angela Hession

New campaign aims to stop more encrypted apps A new government-backed campaign calls on tech giants to stop rolling out end-to-end-encryption

Locket hits the top of the App Store A new social app, Locket, has hit the top of the

 2021 was worst year on record for online child sexual abuse New research suggests internet grooming of children has surged

EA confirms FIFA Ultimate Team trader accounts hacked Electronic Arts (EA) has confirmed several FIFA Ultimate Team trader accounts

Facebook and Instagram users urged to change passwords after security breach  Facebook and Instagram users are being warned to

UN Calls for Immediate Measures to Make the Internet Safer The United Nations Internet Governance forum took place in

Discord seems to be preparing for PSN integration The ability to connect PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to Discord may

More details of TikTok’s new 'Re-Post' option More details have been revealed about TikTok’s ‘Re-Post’ feature which was shared

NHS unable to treat every child with eating disorder as cases soar The NHS is unable to treat every