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Schumer backs updated kids online safety bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York announced Thursday his support for a bill that would regulate how youth social media platforms operate. Schumer, along with several LGTBQ+ advocacy groups, dropped their opposition to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) after sponsors updated its text and the bill inched closer to passage. Sen. Richard […]

Teacher accused of selling young students’ art online

A Canadian teacher has taken down his website after numerous media outlets said he was suspected of selling students’ artwork without permission. Teacher Mario Perron was reportedly criticized by students at Montreal’s Westwood Junior High School after they discovered the teacher was posting their own work on a website. The art was reportedly available for […]

Banks ask for help protecting customers from online romance scams – CNBC

The banking industry is seeking help from the federal government and the social media industry to stop an escalating crisis that costs Americans billions of dollars each year: online romance fraud. Such digital crimes have skyrocketed since the pandemic, as criminals reach out to lonely Americans on social media by posing as attractive partners. “We […]

How to protect your online privacy, security with VPN while using hotspot

In today’s always-online world, ensuring a stable internet connection is essential. One way to stay connected while you’re on the go is to use hotspots, which use your phone’s cellular network to create your own Wi-Fi network that other devices can connect to. However, hotspots aren’t the most secure way to get online and suffer […]