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Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, the government and social media companies doing more to stop it? Warning: Story contains strong language I'm the BBC's first…

Google is giving free physical USB security keys to 10,000 users at high risk of being hacked - such as politicians and human rights activists. The USB keys provide two-factor authentication - an additional layer of security beyond…

As you're probably aware, WhatsApp was down all across the world on Monday the 4th of October, leaving millions of users confused and searching for alternatives to their communication demands. With Facebook and Instagram also getting…

Cyber-attacks which see hackers get inside computer networks and lock the owners out until they pay a ransom present "the most immediate danger" to UK businesses in cyber-space, the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has…

I doubt Mark Zuckerberg reads the comments people leave on his Facebook posts. But, if he did, it would take him approximately 145 days, without sleep, to wade through the deluge of comments left for him after he apologised for the…

Facebook has again reported problems with its services, just days after a major outage hit WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook for some six hours. "We're aware that some people are having trouble accessing our apps and products," the…

After the global Whatsapp outage witnessed on Monday 4 th October, everyone’s Whatsapp privacy settings were reset. Although Facebook announced that o data was compromised during the disruptions of their services, it appears that Whatsapp…

The digital revolution has changed the way we explore, connect and create information. Technology has provided us with convenience to the point that we can continue to stay connected whilst on the go. However, as the amount of information…

Ofcom has laid out the measures it will require video-sharing platforms to take to better protect users. The VSPs, including TikTok, Snapchat, Vimeo and Twitch, must ensure content related to terrorism, child sexual abuse and racism…

Facebook has rejected claims, made by a former employee to US Congress, that its products harm children. Frances Haugen, a 37-year-old former product manager turned whistleblower, heavily criticised the company at a hearing on Capitol Hill…

Game-streaming platform Twitch has reportedly been the victim of a leak divulging confidential company information and steamers' earnings. More than 100GB of data was posted online on Wednesday. The documents…

Online safety guidelines play an important role in many young people’s life, whether at home or school. Now a days, young people are spending a significant amount of time online every day as a result of the current situation, which requires…

A former Facebook employee has told US politicians that the company's sites and apps harm children's mental health and stoke division in society. Frances Haugen, a 37-year-old former product manager turned whistleblower,…

Facebook has apologised after it stopped working for users around the world for several hours on Monday. WhatsApp and Instagram - which are owned by the company - were also down. What was the problem? In a…

Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg has apologised for the "disruption" caused after its social media services went down for almost six hours - impacting more than 3.5bn users worldwide. The billionaire said sorry after…

Windows 11, the latest version of Microsoft's computer operating system, launches worldwide on Tuesday as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users. Windows chief product officer Panos Panay, told the BBC the latest version…

Facebook has defended the impact of its products, saying Instagram has "affirmatively helped" young people. Antigone Davis, its global head of safety, testified to the US Senate about child protection. It comes…

A former Facebook employee behind a series of bombshell leaks has revealed her identity and spoken out in an interview. Frances Haugen is due to testify before US Congress on Tuesday. She said the documents - shared with the Wall Street…

The top entry on Microsoft's Bing search engine is for its rival Google, Google has said. The claim was made in court, as Google made its case to appeal against a €4.3bn ($5bn) fine from the European Union for abusing…

Traffic app Waze is asking UK users to tell it which petrol stations have fuel available, amid the UK's shortage of petrol at the pump. Users of the app are receiving push notifications asking them to "help your…

The incident at the Port of Houston is an example of the interest that foreign spies have in surveilling key US maritime ports, and it comes as US officials are trying to fortify critical infrastructure from such intrusions. "If the…

Plans to make an "Instagram experience" for under-13s, dubbed Instagram Kids, have been paused. Facebook would use the time to listen to "parents, experts, policymakers and regulators", Instagram head Adam Mosseri wrote. It…

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has described the proposed deal to buy TikTok, under pressure from the Trump White House, as "the strangest thing". In August 2020, as President Trump threatened to ban TikTok,…

Media regulator Ofcom says new rules will make it faster and easier to switch broadband provider. It means customers will only have to contact the new company they want to deal with, even if they are switching to a different type…

This week, Facebook has faced a series of accusations about its internal workings, based on revelations in the Wall Street Journal and elsewhere. Much of the information comes from Facebook's own internal documents,…

China's central bank has announced that all transactions of crypto-currencies are illegal, effectively banning digital tokens such as Bitcoin. "Virtual currency-related business activities are illegal financial…

"People do not seem to understand that security and smartphones as one concept simply do not exist," says Pim Donkers. Mr Donkers is a co-founder and chief executive of Switzerland's ARMA Instruments, a technology…

Apple threatened to remove Facebook's products from its App Store, after the BBC found domestic "slaves" for sale on apps, including Instagram, in 2019. The threat was revealed in the Wall Street Journal's (WSJ)…

From stumbling slowly out of bed, to doing active weights classes at the gym, Ewa-Lena Rasmusson's mobility has transformed during the pandemic. The 55-year-old, from Stockholm, says it's all thanks to a Swedish app that uses…

Facebook-owned Instagram has been criticised for keeping secret its internal research into the effect social media had on teenager users. According to the Wall Street Journal, its studies showed teenagers blamed…