My Facebook “Friend” Made a Sex Video of Me, and Then Blackmailed Me
“I believe my video is probably still out there, circulating somewhere in the dark web.”
How Social Media Helped ‘Taliban 2.0’ Take Control of Afghanistan
The modern, tech-savvy Taliban aren’t the same as they were 20 years ago. Now they’re using the internet to control the narrative—and assert their dominance.
WhatsApp Can’t Ban the Taliban Because It Can’t Read Their Texts
The Taliban are using the Facebook-owned chat app to spread messages to Afghan citizens as they take over the country.
India Wants More Control Over Social Media. Twitter Is Pushing Back.
Modi is the most followed world leader on Twitter. His government wants social media companies to promptly process content removal requests.
Why WhatsApp Won't Let You Appear Offline
The app is steadfast about not letting you shield your online status from other users.
WhatsApp Spying Site Blames WhatsApp for Letting It Spy
A WhatsApp tracking site marketed to catching suspected cheating spouses blames WhatsApp for facilitating the service with its always-on online status feature.
You Can’t Hide Whether You Are Online on WhatsApp—And That’s a Problem
WhatsApp doesn't allow you to control who can see whether you are online or not. Privacy experts are worried this opens the door to stalkers.
Facebook Finally Admits Its ‘Pivot to Privacy’ Will Help Child Abusers
Facebook currently accounts for 94% of all online child abuse reports.
This Redditor Tried to Beat Fake News on WhatsApp With More Fake News
WhatsApp was having a terrible time in India after its privacy policy update. Then came i_Killed_Reddit, and *that* viral message.
Five Reasons You Should Delete Telegram from Your Phone
The messaging app markets itself as a better alternative to WhatsApp, but it’s not as secure as you think.
Why Does Gen Z Use Emojis So Weirdly?
Millennials might've laid claim to them first but Gen Z has gone ahead and given emojis meaning no one saw coming.