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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vinted's 'take action' warning to all users as it issues alert

Vinted has warned its users about potential fraud and urged them to ensure safety by conducting transactions exclusively within the platform.

Feb 28 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of creating fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman arrested in Bahia

A 44-year-old man was arrested in Bahia for allegedly creating a fake profile to send intimate photos to a woman he had previously hired as a construction worker.

Feb 28 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Suicide forum in breach of Online Safety Act after failing to block UK users

A UK-based suicide forum has been found in breach of the Online Safety Act due to its failure to block access to UK users, despite regulations requiring it to do so.

Feb 27 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

How the TikTok Ban Failed in Albania

TikTok has returned to Albania after a year-long ban, raising issues about internet safety and censorship amid political turmoil.

Feb 27 • 14:17 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Aarhus University sends students home due to insufficient fire safety

Aarhus University is sending students home for two weeks due to inadequate fire safety measures in several of its buildings, resulting in a shift to online classes.

Feb 27 • 09:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He Played a Minor, Predators Pounced on Him. The Dark Side of NaKluky.cz

The article discusses the concerning issues related to the Czech dating site NaKluky.cz, particularly focusing on the predatory behavior faced by minors.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
Crime & Justice

Toronto man caught in U.S. online child predator sting sentenced to 10 years in prison

A Toronto man was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. federal prison for attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes, unknowingly engaging with an undercover police officer instead.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Brutal Crime in Poland: 17-Year-Old Suspected of Hacking Two People with an Axe, Footage Emerged Online

A 17-year-old has been arrested in Poland for the brutal axe murder of a 92-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man, with the crime taking place in a private home in the Opole Voivodeship.

Feb 26 • 15:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets digital crimes against children and adolescents in 11 states

A police operation across 11 Brazilian states is targeting adolescent suspects involved in online crimes against children and teenagers.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Chilling warning that women are being sold 'like pizzas' on sex-for-sale websites

A report by the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner reveals alarming exploitation of women on sex-for-sale websites, where they are advertised without consent.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A serious warning from Sasha Song: he spoke about the allegations received

Lithuanian artist Sasha Song warns the public about scammers using his name and image to defraud people online.

Feb 25 • 16:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A girl casually sent a fraudster the information needed for loans in her name

A young woman unknowingly provided personal information to a fraudster for obtaining loans in her name, highlighting the vulnerability of young people to such scams.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Reddit fined a large million for not protecting children

Reddit has been fined nearly 120 million kroner by the UK data protection authority for failing to adequately protect children's data.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Molly Russell's dad says schoolgirl daughter was 'led towards her death' by social media

Ian Russell highlights how his daughter Molly was negatively influenced by social media algorithms, leading to her tragic death.

Feb 24 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Roblox is unable to protect children from sexual predators; faces another lawsuit

Roblox, a popular gaming platform for children, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of failing to protect children from online predators due to inadequate age verification and content moderation.

Feb 24 • 08:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What do people do on social media? Meta has opened a poll in court

Meta revealed in a California court that nearly one in five teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 have viewed unwanted explicit images on Instagram.

Feb 24 • 04:48 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Minister to meet with OpenAI about Tumbler Ridge shooter’s chat history

Canada's Minister for Artificial Intelligence plans to meet with OpenAI to discuss concerns over the company's failure to alert police about the online activities of the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

Feb 23 • 21:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Porn company handed record fine by UK regulator for failing to verify ages

A UK porn company was fined £1.35 million by Ofcom for failing to implement age verification checks as required by the Online Safety Act.

Feb 23 • 11:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"She attempted to commit suicide": near Nice, a father's hunt for his daughter's predator on Snapchat

A father in France embarks on a desperate search for the man who preyed on his 12-year-old daughter on Snapchat after she attempted suicide.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Password thieves do not attack at random: the three types of most targeted users and how to protect yourself

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals who may seem ordinary, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity awareness in the digital age.

Feb 23 • 08:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The Price of Innocence and the Online Market... The Truth of the Banda Case That Will Shake You Up

The Banda case reveals a horrific story involving the exploitation of children, where trust and greed turned innocence into a market.

Feb 22 • 07:58 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Federal government raises concerns over OpenAI safety measures after B.C. tragedy

The Canadian federal government is pressing OpenAI for answers regarding online safety protocols following a tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Feb 21 • 22:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Sixth graders confess that they have nude photos on their phones." CTU instructors warned about the risks of the online space

CTU instructors highlighted the dangers children face online, emphasizing that many parents underestimate these risks.

Feb 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Are you watching online porn? If you follow these guidelines, the game is lost

The article warns about a campaign using fake porn sites to spread malware.

Feb 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Jeremy Clarkson opens up on 'serious problem' as he admits 'I simply had no idea'

Jeremy Clarkson reflects on the grave dangers posed by mobile phones to young people, admitting he underestimated their impact during his children's teenage years.

Feb 21 • 11:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Guide to a Dangerous Playground: 'It's no longer a man standing in the parking lot luring your child with candy'

The article discusses the dangers associated with online gaming platforms like Roblox, particularly in the context of recent violent incidents linked to the game.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Guide to a Dangerous Playground: How to Help Your Child Play Safely

The article discusses the online gaming platform Roblox and its safety concerns following a tragic mass shooting incident where the perpetrator simulated the act on the platform.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Series Robber Haunts Sellers on Tori.fi – Tarja Caught the Man's Cold-Blooded Act on Video at Home

A brazen robber preying on sellers on Tori.fi was caught on home video by a seller named Tarja, who was targeted during a transaction.

Feb 21 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It's #FAKE a site that imitates the appearance of the official page of the Federal Council of Medicine to charge annual fees; it is a scam

A fake website mimicking the official page of the Federal Council of Medicine is attempting to charge doctors an annual fee for 2026, which is a scam.

Feb 20 • 20:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: Guide - Scam Trends to Watch Out for in 2026 and How to Stay Safe Online

The article discusses upcoming scam trends in Africa for 2026, warning readers about potential online scams and providing safety tips.

Feb 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested in Porto Alegre suspected of extorting minors by threatening to leak images of abuse and sexual exploitation

A man was arrested in Porto Alegre for allegedly extorting minors by threatening to release child abuse images.

Feb 20 • 12:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Parenting coach's important advice to mums who posted baby announcements online

A parenting coach warns parents about the potential risks of sharing baby announcements on social media.

Feb 20 • 11:54 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Swede charged with assaulting 27 girls - one of them is from Denmark

A 32-year-old Swedish man has been charged with a multitude of sexual offenses against 27 girls, one of whom is from Denmark.

Feb 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 16-year-old Arrested for Revenge Pornography

A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Thessaloniki for posting intimate videos of a peer online without her consent, which led to additional charges following an incident involving another girl.

Feb 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Swedish man charged with 50 offenses against children - one of the victims was Norwegian

A Swedish man has been charged with 50 offenses, including child rape and exploitation, with one victim from Norway among the girls affected.

Feb 20 • 08:23 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Swedish man charged with online abuse against children

A 32-year-old man from Gävle, Sweden, has been charged with online sexual abuse involving 27 underage girls, with incidents occurring between 2020 and 2025.

Feb 20 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Los Angeles sues the gaming platform Roblox

Los Angeles County has sued the online gaming platform Roblox, claiming it exposes children to sexual content and abuse.

Feb 20 • 08:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

The attempt to obtain erotic videos cost a man from Přerov tens of thousands of crowns

A man from Přerov lost a significant amount of money in a failed attempt to acquire erotic videos online.

Feb 20 • 08:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Popular gaming platform sued for exposing children to sexual content and abuse

The Los Angeles County authorities have sued the online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly exposing children to sexual content and online predators.

Feb 20 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Roblox sued by Los Angeles over claims platform ‘makes children easy prey for pedophiles’

Los Angeles County is suing Roblox for allegedly exposing children to online predators and failing to adequately moderate its platform.

Feb 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Los Angeles sues the online gaming platform Roblox

Los Angeles County is suing Roblox for alleged failure to protect children from inappropriate content and abuse.

Feb 19 • 23:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

At 180 in Berisso: two young women filmed themselves running red lights and posted it all on social media

Two young women filmed themselves dangerously speeding and running red lights in Berisso, leading to widespread criticism after posting the video online.

Feb 19 • 22:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

West Virginia sues Apple, accuses tech giant of letting iCloud become hub for child sexual abuse material

West Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company allows child sexual abuse material to be stored in its iCloud service.

Feb 19 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC iPlayer adds 'shocking' true crime doc fans brand a 'hard watch'

BBC iPlayer has added a new true crime documentary titled 'Storyville: The Darkest Web', which investigates online crimes against children and has been labeled a 'hard watch' by viewers.

Feb 19 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

What to do if you have nude pictures leaked online

A recent program highlighted the police's efforts to combat online child pornography, raising awareness about the steps victims can take if they suspect their own images have been leaked.

Feb 19 • 18:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'We need external control': Meet the kids backing social media ban

In Spain, a proposed ban on social media for under-16s aims to enhance online safety for children, garnering both support from youth and criticism from figures like Elon Musk.

Feb 19 • 14:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ban on networks for children? Tempting slogan. The real solution is already in the Chamber

The article discusses the idea of banning children's access to certain online networks and suggests that a more concrete solution is being proposed in the Czech Parliament.

Feb 19 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Poll finds 90% in favour of social media age ban, while advocates urge action for online harms

A new poll shows that 90% of Canadians support implementing a minimum age for social media use and the creation of regulatory bodies to oversee tech platforms in response to online safety concerns.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Bullying on the Internet is Increasing - Explained Why It Is Becoming Harder to Manage

Bullying incidents on the internet are rising, complicating management due to the complexity of digital environments and private online spaces.

Feb 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Cyberbullying is growing at an incredible speed - explained why it is becoming increasingly difficult to control it

The report highlights a staggering increase in cyberbullying incidents in Lithuania, rising over three times in just one year.

Feb 19 • 08:40 UTC

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