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Online Scammed duped a resident in Ambala, India out of Rs 2 Lakhs (approximately $2000). The fraudster allegedly used a link and a one-time password to withdraw money (OTP). The fraudster allegedly used a link and a one-time password to…

A former Facebook employee has told US authorities the company's efforts to remove child abuse material from the platform were "inadequate" and "under-resourced". The allegations are contained in documents seen by BBC News and…

YouTube briefly deleted the account of Novara Media, a left-wing independent media outlet whose journalists have appeared on the BBC and other broadcast networks. Novara said it had been deleted "without warning or…

An "unprecedented" and co-ordinated cyber-attack has struck multiple UK-based providers of voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services, according to an industry body. Industry body Comms Council UK said several of its…

TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube are the latest technology giants to have been quizzed by US senators over concerns about their youngest users' safety. During nearly four hours of questioning, on Monday, they tried to…

The government could be forced to crack down on ministers' use of WhatsApp and private email accounts, if a High Court challenge succeeds. Legal campaigners have been granted a judicial review of official guidance, which…

Facebook's vice-president of content policy, Monika Bickert, spoke to the BBC about the steps the company takes to ensure the site is safe. "It's in our financial interest to make sure that people have a good experience on our site, and…

Google has revealed a new smartphone that can erase unwanted objects or passers-by from photographs. Its "magic eraser" feature is being launched with the Pixel 6 smartphone, which is powered by a chip of its own design. The BBC's David…

Tesla has withdrawn its latest "full self-driving" car software update after drivers complained of problems. Some drivers reported intermittent issues such as safety alerts sounding, despite no danger being present.…

Nine schools in North Ayrshire have paused use of facial recognition technology days after introducing it, following UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) inquiries. The schools wanted pupils to use the system…

Cam Adair finally realised that his addiction to video games was out of control when it made him consider ending his life. "I struggled with it for 10 years," he says. "I dropped out of high school, never went to college, and…

At least 13 phone firms hit by suspected Chinese hackers since 2019, say experts LightBasin hackers were able to ob At least 13 phone companies around the world have been compromised since 2019 by…

Twitter amplifies tweets from right-leaning political parties and news outlets more than from the left, its own research suggests. The social-media giant said it made the discovery while exploring how its algorithm…

There was a time when the US tech giants were all in China - even Facebook. Today, Apple's huge presence in the country looks increasingly conspicuous. Last week Microsoft, which still operates in China, announced it was to shut down its…

Gaming giant Activision Blizzard says more than 20 employees have "exited" the company following numerous sexual harassment and discrimination claims. The firm has spent the last several months dealing with a handful…

Government plans for social media regulation need "far more clarity", a Twitter boss has told the BBC. Katy Minshall said the draft Online Safety Bill fails to answer key concerns and risks leaving the regulator Ofcom to "muddle…

Social engineering attacks account for a large percentage of all cyber attacks, and studies show that they are getting more prevalent. Phishing is a common type of social engineering attack; in fact, social engineering is used in more than…

Pornhub's parent company has settled a lawsuit brought by 50 women who said they were victims of a sex-trafficking operation. The women said that Girls Do Porn, an adult content provider, coerced them into having sex on…

A judge has ruled that security cameras and a Ring doorbell installed in a house in Oxfordshire "unjustifiably invaded" the privacy of a neighbour, in a case that could have implications for home surveillance devices. Dr Mary…

Facebook has been fined £50.5m ($70m) by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which accuses it of deliberately breaking rules. The case related to Facebook's 2020 acquisition of Gif-sharing service Giphy,…

The global video game industry is thriving despite the economic disruption created by the coronavirus. Individuals are turning to virtual worlds for escapism from the crisis as social distancing reduces physical interaction to a minimum and…

Former US President Donald Trump has announced plans to launch a new social media network, called TRUTH Social. He said the platform would "stand up to the tyranny of big tech", accusing them of silencing opposing voices in the…

Google has unveiled its latest smartphone, containing the tech giant's first self-designed computer chip. The Pixel 6 contains Google's "Tensor" processor, which it says enables new phone features powered by artificial…

Microsoft is shutting down its social network, LinkedIn, in China, saying having to comply with the Chinese state has become increasingly challenging. It comes after the career-networking site faced questions for…

Apple has taken down one of the world's most popular Koran apps in China, after a request from officials, the company has confirmed to the BBC. Quran Majeed is available across the world on the App Store - and has…

Following an outpouring of sadness after the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, his colleagues from across the Commons have been raising concerns for their own safety. And one common thread has emerged - the amount of abuse…

The vice-chancellor of Sunderland University said "we just don't know" when disruption caused by a "major cyber-attack" will be fixed. Telephone, website and IT systems at the university have been offline for several…

The metaverse is a concept being talked about as the next big thing by tech companies, marketers, and analysts. It's attracting attention - and money - from some of of tech's biggest names, such as Facebook's Mark…

Acer's after-sales service systems were recently targeted by a cyber-attack in India. The hackers allegedly stole client and financial information from the company's systems. Acer retailers and distributors in India had their login…

Facebook has denied allegations that its algorithms only remove a small number of posts containing hate speech. The company uses automated systems, alongside other methods, to identify and take down such posts. The…