How internet cult 764 was born, and how it spread to Sweden

Cried and called dad: How the 764 internet cult grew into a violent network

Cried and called dad: How the 764 internet cult grew into a violent network

Gander launches Canadian social media network nationwide

A Canada-based social network is set to take on other “foreign-owned” social media platforms. Named Gander, the Canadian-built social network and mobile app was built with input from thousands of beta testers across the country, and the social media platform states that it is backed by 2,517 Canadian investors. The platform also states that it []

Activities of organized fan groups accused of extortion, arson, and drug trafficking, caught on video

They had engaged in ongoing criminal activity that exhibited the characteristics of a structured criminal organization - They used a social club as their “base of operations,” which operated under the guise of a seemingly legitimate movement The post Activities of organized fan groups accused of extortion, arson, and drug trafficking, caught on video appeared first on ProtoThema English.

JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion

In today’s digital-first world, social media has become a powerful platform for individuals to express themselves, build communities, and inspire others. Among the rising faces from Chhattisgarh is Jyoti Laxmi Sarkar, an emerging content creator from Jagdalpur who is steadily making her presence felt in the influencer ecosystem. As a married... The post JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion appeared first on The India Bizz Startup News Website. The post JyotiLaxmi Sarkar: An Emerging Content Creator from Jagdalpur Inspiring Women to Follow Their Passion appeared first on The India Bizz Startup News Website.

Data from Estonia’s Odience shows niche creator communities are outselling mass reach

The internet fractured one giant audience into thousands of tight-knit communities, and the brands paying attention are following the trust, not the follower count. Having run performance-based influencer marketing campaigns across more than 2,000 brand partnerships, Tallinn-based Odience has started to notice some patterns. One of them, harder to ignore than the rest, is that creators driving [] This story continues at The Next Web

La próxima gran ruleta de Meta

Hay tecnologías que nacen con un relato tan seductor que cuesta ver lo que realmente son. Las redes sociales llegaron envueltas en la promesa de unir a la humanidad, facilitar las conexiones, democratizar la conversación y dar voz a quien no la tenía. Dos décadas después, sabemos positivamente en qué se convirtieron: una maquinaria obscena

Cari ilmu agama di media sosial, kebenaran jangan cicir

MEDIA sosial secara umumnya telah mengubah landskap penyebaran ilmu agama secara besar-besaran sehingga masyarakat kini boleh mengakses pelbagai bentuk pengajian hanya melalui telefon pintar. Menurut Pengerusi Yayasan Darul Hadis Al-Filfilaniyyah dan Mudir Am Pusat Pengajian Darul Hadis Pulau Pinang, Hanif Haron perubahan tersebut membuka ruang yang luas kepada masyarakat untuk mendekati ilmu agama. Katanya, jika ... Read more The post Cari ilmu agama di media sosial, kebenaran jangan cicir appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hungarian police part of operation dismantling international online network specializing in drugging and raping women

European investigators have uncovered a network whose members exchange experiences, photos, and videos of sexual abuse in online chat rooms.

‘आज म एक्लै उभिएको छु, ताकि भोलि अर्को नेपाली एक्लै रुन नपरोस्’

काठमाडौँ। अनलाइन माध्यमबाट हुने ठगी रोक्न कडा कानुन बनाउनुपर्ने र तथ्यमा आधारित अनुसन्धान गर्नुपर्ने भन्दै काठमाडौँको भोटाहिटीमा रहेको साइबर ब्युरोअगाडि प्रदर्शन गरिएको छ। पछिल्ला केही समययता सामाजिक सञ्जालमा शंकास्पद अनलाइन आम्दानी तथा लगानीसम्बन्धी सामग्री आक्रामक रूपमा प्रचार भइरहेको र यसबाट हुने सम्भावित जोखिमप्रति सचेतना बढाउन र डिजिटल माध्यमबाट हुने ठगीलाई रोक्न कडा कानुन बनाउनुपर्ने भन्दै []

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram to share rape videos and drugging tips

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth in Berlin. Investigators have been poring through several years' worth of posts in roughly two dozen group chats on the popular messaging app that authorities believe served an online predator network of mainly Chinese men targeting mostly Chinese women in Germany. (AP video/Fanny Brodersen) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Arsen Ostrovsky posted about his royal commission appearance on X. The hate started flowing

The royal commission into Jewish hate has heard that social media is “significant vector” for the spread of antisemitism.

Wilmer Valderrama‘s WV Entertainment Launches Social Media Marketing Company WV Social House (EXCLUSIVE)

Wilmer Valderrama‘s WV Entertainment is launching WV Social House, a new social media marketing company. The enterprise is focused on creating internet-native strategies and to build campaigns, content, and experiences for its clients. In addition to their talent social media management work, WV Social House’s partners and collaborators include iHeartMedia, Paramount, CBS, Live Nation, Coachella, Jean []

Scammers hijack two of Ksenia Sobchak’s Telegram channels and post a supposed ‘leaked correspondence’ confession

Scammers broke into two Telegram channels belonging to journalist Ksenia Sobchak’s media holding: “Krovavaya Barynya” (“Bloody Lady”), which has 1.14 million subscribers, and “Sobchak,” which has 372,000. The hack was reported by Ostorozhno Novosti, another channel in the holding.

New SharkLoader Malware Deploys Cobalt Strike in StrikeShark Cyberattacks

A newly discovered cyber attack campaign has been observed delivering a previously undocumented malware family called SharkLoader that acts as a loader for deploying Cobalt Strike Beacon on compromised hosts. Kaspersky, which is tracking the activity under the moniker StrikeShark, said the campaign has targeted a diplomatic organization in Indonesia, government organizations in Taiwan,

Authorities uncover international online sex abuse networks

Authorities uncover international online sex abuse networks

Digital lifestyle revolution transforming work and social life

Social aspect of life has also been reshaped by digital technology. The post Digital lifestyle revolution transforming work and social life appeared first on BOL News.

The most summer scams in Norway and how to avoid them

As people lower their shoulders and shift into holiday mode, cybercriminals in Norway are seizing the opportunity. It is vital to keep a lookout for fake QR codes, SMiShing attempts, and other tactics.

General : Drug Syndicates Exploiting Digital Technology, Says Home Minister

KEPALA BATAS, June 27 (Bernama) -- International syndicates are exploiting rapid advances in digital technology to expand drug trafficking networks through encrypted communication platforms, digital black markets and cross-border financial transactions, making the drug crime landscape increasingly complex, hybrid and difficult to detect, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.

Pamphlets to Posts: The Founders Would Have Been Keyboard Warriors

RealClearWire—If America’s Founding Fathers were still with us today, they wouldn’t avoid social media—they’d master it. Popular platforms like X, Facebook, Truth Social, and Instagram can reduce our ability to build trusting relationships and cross political boundaries. But they are also incredibly powerful tools to spread news and perspectives—and are not inherently incompatible with thoughtful...

‘Picture inconsistent’ on paramilitary involvement in Belfast stabbing riots

Co-ordination of the disorder was primarily driven online by individuals from Northern Ireland and beyond, police said.

How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim women | AJ #shorts

For years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse. Now researchers warn that generative AI is taking that harassment to a new level, making it easier to create fake sexualised imagery and propaganda targeting Muslim women. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation

Boston officials say that social media has led to a significant downturn in the mental health of students over the past decade. The post Boston sues social media companies over ‘addictive’ features, joining nationwide litigation appeared first on Boston.com.

The Founders Would Have Been Keyboard Warriors

If America's Founding Fathers were still with us today, they wouldn't avoid social media - they'd master it.Popular platforms like X, Facebook, Truth Social, and Instagram can reduce our ability to build trusting relationships and cross political boundaries. But they are also incredibly powerful tools to spread news and perspectives - and are not inherently incompatible with thoughtful citizenship. The American Revolution itself was fueled by the disruptive communication methods of its day. Patriots embraced every available tool to spread their message, rally support, and build a movement for...

Adults addicted to social media complain

Adults addicted to social media complain

Rok Hijau Viral Video: Fake Download Links Appear After ‘3 Minute 21 Second’ Clip Sparks Buzz

A 3-minute, 21-second Indonesian video dubbed 'Rok Hijau viral' (green skirt) and 'Adik-Kakak' (siblings) has sparked a massive online trend. Taking advantage of intense public curiosity, scammers have flooded TikTok and X with deceptive links. Experts warn that these fraudulent links lead to severe phishing scams, malware infections, and data theft.

How porn on social media has shaped young Kiwis’ sex lives – Under the Influence, episode 4

How porn on social media has shaped young Kiwis’ sex lives – Under the Influence, episode 4

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram groups to share rape videos and drugging tips, prosecutors say

A German investigation into an online predator network that thrived on the messaging app Telegram for years has led to the convictions of three alleged members of the group's inner circle and the ongoing trial of a fourth man in Berlin

FIFA flags 13-fold surge in World Cup abuse, 11% racial content

FIFA’s digital monitoring systems identified 89,000 abusive posts on social media during the World Cup group stage, a 13-fold increase from the 2022 tournament in Qatar, world foot...

HackTechMedia Strengthens Career-Focused Learning with Practical Digital Marketing and Cyber Security Courses in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra: As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation and cybersecurity becomes a strategic priority across industries, the demand for skilled professionals has reached unprecedented levels. Responding to this growing industry need, HackTechMedia is equipping aspiring professionals with practical, industry-oriented training through its Digital Marketing Course and Cyber Security Course in Navi Mumbai. Recognized for its hands-on learning approach, HackTechMedia combines classroom instruction with real-world implementation, enabling students to build practical skills that align with current industry expectations. The institute offers both online and offline learning formats, allowing students, graduates, working professionals, and entrepreneurs to choose a mode that best fits their

'We help businesses work smarter': From teenage idea to Shopify-driven growth, the rise of a Northern Ireland web design firm that’s only just getting started

Founder of Kobault, Russell Crawford explains how a teenage passion for web development evolved into a growing digital business working with more than 250 companies and securing Shopify partner status

The Cyberpunk TCG That Crowdfunded More Than $7.5 Million In Just A Couple Of Hours Is A Blast To Play

The Cyberpunk TCG is fast, fulfilling, and respects your time

What Is Happening To the Website

Friends, you may have noticed that the site has recently become all-Susan, all the time. While you love Susan, and so do we, PolitiZoom is made up of many voices. Some of us have been offline with pressing life obligations, notably Denis Elliot and myself. I have been moving households, Denis has been in the

How criminals turn Telegram into a ‘dark mall’ for child sex abuse material

Malaysiakini investigation discovers how bad actors exploit social media to lure potential pedophiles to CSAM market place.

SUPPERCLUB GLOBAL CELEBRATES 2,000% YEAR-ON-YEAR MEMBERSHIP GROWTH WITH ITS MOBILE APP LAUNCH

SupperClub Global today announces the launch of its new mobile app, now available to download on iOS and Android, marking a significant milestone in the premium dining and lifestyle platform’s continued growth and evolution. The app brings SupperClub’s global network of hospitality venues and exclusive offers directly into its members’ hands, with access across more [] The post SUPPERCLUB GLOBAL CELEBRATES 2,000 YEAR-ON-YEAR MEMBERSHIP GROWTH WITH ITS MOBILE APP LAUNCH appeared first on Middle East News 247.

RI launches "Kosabangsa 2026" to boost research on food, energy

Indonesia’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology on Tuesday launched a programme called Social ...

How the social media ban could reshape how all of us use the internet

Why some argue the social media ban could have a profound affect on how young people gain new knowledge and the rest of us move around online

PLDT Global recognized at Asia Pacific Stevie® Awards for purpose-driven innovation

SERVING overseas Filipinos while bringing global technology leaders together has long been central to PLDT Global’s role in the digital ecosystem, shaping how the company builds platforms, convenes partners, and

The ‘Tradwives’ Who Don’t Talk the Talk, but Walk the Walk

Whenever the internet makes a trend of a certain lifestyle, that lifestyle, however good it may be, is unlikely to emerge unscathed. The cartooning of traditional wives and mothers on social media is one such example. Many mothers build massive followings online by romanticizing homeschooling, baking, homesteading, and other markers of traditional motherhood. It’s all

The real digital activist generation

To save the American dream, we must turn to the 55-plus demographic.