From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
Sextortion cases involving teen spike in Georgia | How parents can keep their children safe
Federal investigators are warning parents to keep a close eye on who children interact with online.
Federal investigators are warning parents to keep a close eye on who children interact with online.
High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Coldplay's 'Yellow' soars into the Billion Views Club on YouTube, band's 5th video to make list
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
Court document alleges Meta willingly designed its platforms to hook kids: report
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
The complaint also claims Meta knew, but never disclosed, it had received millions of complaints about underage users on Instagram but only acted on some of those accounts.
Airlines warn passengers of fake social media account scams
Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.
Travelers have increasingly relied on social media platforms to contact airlines regarding flight issues so they can avoid waiting on hold for a customer service agent.
Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
Meta whistleblower sounds alarm over social media's impact on teens
A former Facebook employee is sounding the alarm about why he says parents should be worried about how social media is having a negative impact on teens' mental health.
A former Facebook employee is sounding the alarm about why he says parents should be worried about how social media is having a negative impact on teens' mental health.
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.