Nudify apps parental controls on Apple and Google failed in new testing, letting 13-year-old accounts download tools that generate non-consensual nude images. Irish teens using a VPN face the same rating loophole plus extra routes through the browser and network filters.
The news that Apple will launch a new child safety feature which scans images for nudity has been welcomed in the UK.
Walking with your family through the crowded streets this December, you are all taking in the incredible festive atmosphere of Christmas, the shops and markets, enjoying the beautiful aroma of freshly cooked food for sale, the glow of the lights and smile on people’s faces passing by. You might all pause to laugh, as your child’s device suddenly starts to play “Here comes Santa Clause” the chosen festive notification alert.
Suddenly your attention is drawn to the look of horror on your child face, as they unlock their phone only to discover someone has Air Dropped an image of a naked man with an erect penis to their phone.Fear and anger quickly envelops you as you look around at the many faces passing. The dark realisation that somebody in this festive crowd, has just exposed themselves to your child and is probably looking at you right now, to see your reaction and that of your child’s. The child has just become a victim of “Cyber Flashing”
Apple users are at risk of having their accounts compromised in a new Spotify Phishing attack. Emails purporting to originate from Spotify are advising the recipient, they have purchased a year’s Premium Streaming service and are asking to verify the subscription by logging in to the users Apple account. The link when opened appears as a very authentic looking, branded Apple site, however the address at the top of the screen is clearly not an authentic address. Some people may not recognise that this is not an authentic address and enter their Apple ID and Password. It is also likely some of those who receive the email will be curious and log in, as they will not have subscribed for the Spotify premium service.
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