online safety
Mumbai Cab Driver Creates Fake Instagram Account Labeling Woman as "Call Girl" After Toll Fee Dispute
Nov 07, 2025 01:05 am CST
A disturbing case of digital harassment has emerged from Mumbai where a ride-sharing driver created a fake Instagram profile depicting a female government employee as a "call girl" and shared her personal information after she refused to pay toll charges. The incident highlights growing concerns about online safety and the misuse of personal data, with police filing charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.
Human Trafficking Ring Busted: Facebook Friendship Leads to Sale of Meghalaya Woman for Rs 3 Lakh in Rajasthan
Oct 29, 2025 02:40 am CST
Police have dismantled a multi-state human trafficking network after rescuing a Meghalaya woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh and forced into marriage in Rajasthan. Three suspects were arrested in connection with a larger operation that has trafficked at least six women from Northeast India over two years. The victim was lured through Facebook by a man who promised marriage before selling her. Authorities warn of increasing social media-based trafficking targeting vulnerable individuals from rural areas.
The New Victorian Internet: How Social Media Restrictions Are Reshaping Youth Digital Life
Oct 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
As countries worldwide implement social media age restrictions to protect young minds, a deeper cultural shift emerges that resembles Victorian-era moral control. While Australia leads with under-16 bans and other nations follow suit, these regulations raise important questions about balancing protection with young people's digital agency. Rather than simply restricting access, should we instead hold platforms accountable while recognizing the innovative ways youth navigate and shape digital spaces?
YouTube Challenges Australia's Social Media Ban: Why Restricting Children's Access May Not Improve Online Safety
Oct 13, 2025 10:47 am CST
YouTube warns that Australia's upcoming ban on social media for children under 16 is well-intentioned but ineffective for ensuring online safety. The video platform argues it should be exempt from the legislation, which will impose fines up to AUS$49.5 million on non-compliant companies by 2025. Industry representatives describe the rushed legislation as problematic, with experts concerned it may be merely symbolic rather than practical in implementation.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Champion Youth Mental Health and Fight Against Predatory Social Media Practices
Oct 10, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, honored as Humanitarians of the Year by Project Healthy Minds, are calling on parents to combat exploitative social media algorithms that harm children's mental health. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced their Archewell Foundation's Parents Network is partnering with ParentsTogether to build a movement for online safety, highlighting their ongoing commitment to creating safer digital spaces for young people.
Akshay Kumar Reveals Disturbing Cybercrime Incident Involving His 13-Year-Old Daughter During Online Gaming
Oct 03, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared a concerning personal experience at Mumbai's Cyber Awareness Month 2025 event, revealing how his daughter was approached for inappropriate photos during online gaming. The incident highlights the growing digital threats facing children and Kumar's call for mandatory cyber education in schools to protect young users from online predators.
UK PM Says Free Speech Must Be Protected, But There Is A Limit
Sep 19, 2025 09:18 am CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday that Britain "fiercely" protects free speech, but when it was used to incite real harm to children and vulnerable people there was a limit.