Online security
‘The fringe didn’t disappear’: Expert explains how to combat online threats, antisemitic propaganda
The average person never knows when a bad actor, such as a foreign agent, extremist, or impersonator, will strike in the virtual world. That’s where Alex Goldenberg comes in.
Quarter of Israelis consider using AI for election votes amid rising online disinformation surge
Post-war internet in Iran: More censorship and greater risks for users
Jewish schoolgirls get lost in NY creek tunnel, online abuse follows
'Hack the Hate' conference: A groundbreaking effort to combat online antisemitism
TODAY: The 8200 Alumni Association and Generative AI for Good are collaborating in a special initiative, harnessing Israeli technologies to combat online antisemitism.
UK begins investigation into sensitive-adult-material-platform OnlyFan's age-verification measures
Ofcom investigates OnlyFans for inadequate age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing pornographic content, potentially violating online safety regulations.
Online sexual abuse of minors in Israel rises post-October 7
All of February will be devoted to increasing awareness of the dangers online among children, teens, and parents.
Regular consumption of terrorist content now punishable by year in prison
The law doesn't apply to people who consume these posts accidentally or innocently, in order to inform the public, in an effort to prevent terrorism, or as research.
Israel arrests nine in operation targeting online terrorism incitement
The anti-online incitement team is composed of police officers, Shin Bet officials, the IDF and prosecutors.
Cloud-first programming language WingLang raises $20 million in investment
Wing Cloud’s flagship product aims to enable developers to build faster, better, and smoother cloud apps.
Teenager arrested for attempting to hire hitman to kill 7-year-old
A 17-year-old girl in Iowa has been arrested and charged with a felony for attempting to hire an online hitman to kill a 7-year-old child.
Instagram's algorithm promoted pedophilia - WSJ report
Unlike forums and file-sharing services where illegal content distributors typically hide, Instragm's algorithm actively promoted such content.
Twitter's head of trust and safety says she has resigned
An emailed request for comment to Twitter returned an automated reply with a poop emoji.
Elon Musk says Twitter will revise how it verifies users
"Whole verification process is being revamped right now", Musk said in his tweet without giving more details.
