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Google Cracks Down on Sites That Hijack Your Back Button
Innovation2d ago

Google Cracks Down on Sites That Hijack Your Back Button

Google is finally fixing one of the web's most annoying problems: websites that trap you by breaking your back button. Starting June 15, sites using this sneaky tactic could disappear from search results entirely.

BBC Technology2 min read
Analyst Finds Abuse Victim After Years Using School Badge
Community HeroesMar 19

Analyst Finds Abuse Victim After Years Using School Badge

After years of searching, an internet safety analyst identified a child abuse victim by spotting her school uniform in photos, leading police to find and help the now-young adult. The rare success story shows how dedicated investigators keep working to protect vulnerable children online.

BBC Technology2 min read
Firefox Unveils Kit, A Mascot to Guard Your Privacy
InnovationMar 17

Firefox Unveils Kit, A Mascot to Guard Your Privacy

Firefox just launched Kit, a friendly fox mascot that breaks free from the browser's logo to help protect users from internet surveillance. As AI companions become the norm, this fire-tailed guide aims to remind people they deserve choice and control online.

Fast Company2 min read
Tim Tebow Backs Bill to Rescue 89,000 Exploited Children
Community HeroesMar 4

Tim Tebow Backs Bill to Rescue 89,000 Exploited Children

Former NFL star Tim Tebow testified before Congress urging passage of bipartisan legislation that could rescue tens of thousands of children trapped in online sexual exploitation. The Renewed Hope Act would fund specialized teams to identify and save victims whose abuse images circulate online.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)2 min read
UK Regulator Fines Porn Sites £800K for Child Safety
SolutionsFeb 12

UK Regulator Fines Porn Sites £800K for Child Safety

British regulator Ofcom is enforcing new laws requiring porn sites to verify users are over 18, issuing major fines to companies that failed to protect children. The enforcement marks a significant win for online child safety advocates.

BBC Technology2 min read
Browsers Now 97% Consistent on Web Security Standards
InnovationFeb 4

Browsers Now 97% Consistent on Web Security Standards

The internet just got safer thanks to browsers finally speaking the same security language. New research shows web browsers now handle security instructions far more consistently than ever before, protecting billions of users.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read