Keywords: Digital safety


Digital predators targeting children spark urgent warning from Moroccan child protection group

A Moroccan child protection association has issued a strong warning about the growing threat of online predators targeting minors, calling for tougher legal measures and greater national awareness to combat the rising use of digital platforms in child exploitation cases. The organization, known as “Ma......

New Mexico seeks changes to Meta platforms in youth harm trial

A legal trial is set to begin in New Mexico focusing on allegations that major social media platforms operated by Meta have negatively affected the mental health of young users. The case is being heard in Santa Fe and represents a significant step in ongoing legal efforts to regulate digital platforms’......

UK regulator investigates Telegram over child safety concerns

The United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has launched an investigation into the messaging platform Telegram following concerns over the possible sharing of child sexual abuse material and the misuse of online chat services by predators. According to the regulator, evidence suggests......

Al Barid Bank denies data breach and reassures customers over account security

Al Barid Bank has denied any compromise of customer accounts following reports circulating online and on social media about a possible data leak. In an official statement, the bank said that initial technical investigations conducted by its cybersecurity teams found no evidence of sensitive data being......

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, commission says

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is in ongoing discussions with the European Commission regarding its range of AI models, including cybersecurity-focused systems that are not yet available in the European Union, according to the Commission. A spokesperson for the European Commission confirmed......

Greece debates social media ban as parents seek to limit children’s screen time

As Greece moves closer to introducing restrictions on social media use for minors, many parents are increasingly concerned about the impact of digital platforms on their children’s well-being. The government is expected to announce measures that could limit or ban access to social media for children......

Austria to ban social media for children under 14

The Austrian government has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 14 from using social media platforms, following extensive negotiations within the ruling coalition. The measure aims to protect young users from online risks, particularly the addictive nature of social networks, which......

Türkiye prepares new social media regulations to protect children

Türkiye is preparing to introduce new regulations aimed at strengthening protections for children on social media platforms, according to Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş. In a statement shared on the domestic social media platform NSosyal, Göktaş said......

French national hunters federation hit by cyberattack targeting license holders’ data

The French National Hunters Federation (FNC) has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack this week affecting part of its digital infrastructure, specifically the online platform used for hunting license validation. In a statement released on Friday, the federation explained that the intrusion......