"cyberbullying"

The NCPCR’s POCSO e-Box, launched in 2017 to help children report offences under the POCSO Act, remains little known despite its role in tackling cyberbullying, stalking, image morphing, and child sexual abuse material.

The Centre is consulting stakeholders on possible safeguards for children on social media, including restricting access for users under 16. No final decision has been taken yet, but the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen digital safety for minors.

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, requiring platforms to verify users' ages and remove underage accounts. The move aims to improve online safety, though critics warn about privacy concerns and potential enforcement loopholes

Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have set a policy template for other States to follow in tackling social media addiction among children

Australia’s sweeping social media ban for under-16s could redefine global child-safety laws and push other nations toward tougher digital protections

Actress Anupama Parameswaran shared her experience of being cyberbullied, with false posts and morphed images circulating online. Kerala Cyber Crime Police identified the culprit, and legal action is underway. She urged everyone to recognize that online harassment has real consequences.

By consciously choosing what we consume and share, we can influence social media platforms to prioritise content that fosters growth

The research indicates that both being a victim of cyberbullying and perpetrating cyberbullying are associated with the high risk of experiencing eating disorder symptoms, such as worrying about gaining weight, tying one's self-worth to weight, binge eating, and distress with binge eating.

Regulating tech companies and developing whole-child curriculum that fosters critical literacy and social responsibility will help

Snapchat, however, is susceptible to various cybercrimes, including account hacking, sextortion, cyberbullying, impersonation, and privacy breaches

Traditional practices of bullying like physically hurting, spreading false rumours, excluding certain people from your groups, teasing people in a mean way, and punching are no longer seen amongst preteens and teens. Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. It can be carried through electronic technology, which includes cell phones, computers, social media, […]

According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there is a 400 per cent increase in cybercrime against children in 2020 in comparison to the previous year, with a majority of them related to publishing or transmitting of material depicting children in sexually explicit acts. Today’s children and teens are growing up in a digitally connected […]

Need to empower all with knowledge and tools to be safe in digital space

The actor collaborates with cops to discuss issues faced by youth in cyberspace

The model was captured by TMZ as she pulled into the carport of her West Hollywood abode on Monday, reported Fox News.

In recent years, the former model had become known for her presence on social media, taking on critics head-to-head and not being shy about her political and social opinions.

The global gaming industry is expected to grow in the next few years, and the risks associated with it, such as cybercrimes and cyberbullying, must be acknowledged by parents, gamers and the government

"I do want to say that as a land of Mahatma Gandhi, we can never ever turn our eyes away from racism wherever it is," he said.

It is vital for all of us to know how to use online tools appropriately and effectively

Online abuse may result in emotional and physical stress