Tag: Digital Safety
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Exclusive: Fears over teenagers easy access to weight-loss drugs
Overview Health authorities and doctors are sounding the alarm over a surge in teenagers being referred to specialists after turning to weight-loss drugs they bought online. An exclusive investigation by Extra.ie reveals a growing pattern in which young people access pharmaceutical products not prescribed to them, prompting concern about safety, legality, and long-term health effects.…
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Review Finds School Phone Ban Is Working—Could Smartwatches Be Next?
Policy momentum after the phone ban A recent Education Review Office (ERO) assessment has given schools a green light to consider more stringent controls on students’ digital devices during school hours. The government’s phone ban in many schools has been cited as a success in reducing distractions and improving learning time. Now, the ERO recommends…
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Meta to kick teens off Instagram and Facebook ahead of age ban in Australia
What’s changing for Australian teens Meta has begun notifying hundreds of thousands of Australian teenagers that they must prepare for a significant policy shift. In the coming weeks, an Australian law that restricts access for users under 16 will effectively push teens off popular platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. In an unusual move,…
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CS Kabogo Discusses the 2025 Amendment to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act
New Safeguards in Kenya’s Cybercrime Law Kenya’s security and digital policy landscape is in the spotlight as Cabinet Secretary Kabogo explains the 2025 amendments to the Computer Misuse & Cybercrime Act. The act, first enacted in 2018, aims to protect computer systems and data while criminalising a broad range of cyber offenses. The latest amendments…
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Digital Violence Against Women: Global Crisis and Legal Gaps
Overview: A Global Crisis in Digital Violence Digital violence against women is escalating worldwide, driven by abuse that ranges from coordinated harassment to strategic disinformation. Despite growing awareness, nearly half of the world’s women and girls still lack adequate legal protection from online abuse. This gap leaves them vulnerable not only to personal harm but…
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Digital Violence Escalates as Half the World Lacks Legal Protection
Digital Violence: A Growing Crisis That Affects Half the World’s Women The digital era promised connection, empowerment, and opportunity for all. Instead, millions of women and girls face escalating online abuse that crosses borders, languages, and platforms. A landmark reminder from UN Women during the 16 Days of Activism highlights a stark reality: nearly half…
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European Police Takedown Targets Extremist Gaming Links Across Platforms
Overview: A Coordinated Effort to Cleanse Gaming Spaces In a landmark cross-border operation, Europol, together with eight participating countries, spearheaded a targeted takedown of thousands of extremist links circulating on gaming and related platforms. The initiative aimed to curb the spread of racist, xenophobic, and terrorist content that lurks in gaming communities and adjacent channels.…
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Europol Leads Takedown of Thousands of Extremist Gaming Links
Overview: A Coordinated Sweep Against Extremist Content in Gaming Circles A multinational operation orchestrated by Europol has resulted in the flagging and removal of thousands of racist, xenophobic, and terrorist materials circulating on gaming and gaming-adjacent platforms. Involving eight participating countries, the takedown demonstrates a growing collaboration between law enforcement and the online gaming community…
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Inside the Lighthouse Scam: How Google Says a Phishing Platform Ruined Millions
Overview: A New Face of Phishing In a bold legal move, Google has filed lawsuits against 25 individuals it accuses of orchestrating a sprawling phishing operation powered by a platform named Lighthouse. The tech giant describes the scheme as relentless, sophisticated, and financially devastating for victims who were often targeted through fake text messages. While…
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Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Future: Educating the Next Generation
Leading a National Call to Digital Safety As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nigeria is taking a deliberate stride toward building a more secure digital landscape for its future. At the forefront of this effort is a concerted push to educate the next generation—students, educators, and parents—about online safety, threat awareness, and responsible digital citizenship.…