Social media and digital online concept, man using smart phone. (credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)Israel has felt the sting of these tactics firsthand. Recent examples demonstrate how sharing images and posts ...

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In 2021, for example, a woman fell into a swollen river on Canberra's outskirts while trying to take a selfie with friends, prompting a police official to warn: "There is no photo or social media ...

“Sharenting” — when parents share images of their kids on social media — could unwittingly expose children to dangers online. Here’s how you can minimize the risks.

Social media algorithms base what they put on your feed on your engagement and interaction with similar content. For example, if you engaged with 10 videos of Kamala Harris joking about falling ...

Social media use is full of risks, but many specific risks (and the ones that often catch a brand unaware) are unique to you. For example, if you’re in the finance industry, you may have FCC and ...

Drag, drop, infringe? — the risks of using music on social media By Anthony J. Dreyer , Karen M. Lent and Jordan A. Feirman October 17, 2024 2:57 PM UTC Updated October 17, 2024 ...