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Cyber Safety

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technology1 year ago

Australia Drops Legal Case Against Musk's X Over Church Stabbing Videos

Australia's cyber safety regulator has dropped its legal challenge against Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) over the removal of videos showing the stabbing of an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney, following a federal court setback. The regulator had initially sought to prevent the violent footage from going viral, citing concerns about children's access to such content. Other platforms like Meta and TikTok complied with removal requests, but X only geo-blocked the content in Australia, leading to criticism from Australian officials.

technology1 year ago

Australia Halts Legal Action Against Musk's X Over Church Stabbing Posts

Australia's cyber safety regulator has dropped its legal challenge against Elon Musk's X over the removal of videos showing the stabbing of an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney, following a federal court setback. The regulator had initially sought to prevent the violent footage from going viral, but X only geo-blocked the content in Australia, arguing against global removal. Other platforms like Meta and TikTok complied with the removal request.

online-security1 year ago

"Protect Yourself: How to Avoid Valentine's Day Romance Scams and Financial Heartbreak"

With Valentine's Day approaching, the risk of falling victim to online romance scams is heightened. The article provides tips to avoid being scammed, including being cautious of red flags, avoiding sharing personal information, and using antivirus software. It also lists steps to take if you suspect you're being scammed, such as logging out of accounts, changing passwords, and reporting the scammer. Additionally, it highlights common Valentine's Day scams, such as malicious e-cards and dangerous dating websites, and emphasizes the importance of trusting instincts and using common sense when navigating online relationships.