Category: Social Media
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“Cancel the Hate” app leaked user data
What is this app? “Cancel the Hate” was an app tied to a website that invited people to submit reports about individuals accused of criticizing activist Charlie Kirk. According to Straight Arrow News, it launched shortly after the Sept. 10 shooting of Kirk and asked users to provide names, locations, and employers of alleged offenders.…
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The 15 Most Infamous Streamer/Influencer Doxxings
Doxxing turned into a distinct and dangerous tool in online culture because creators often publish a lot of personal information to build a fanbase. That public footprint makes it easier for bad actors to locate and weaponize phone numbers, addresses, or private images. When an influencer is doxxed the result can be persistent harassment, swatting,…
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70,000+ Government IDs Leaked in Discord x Zendesk Breach
Story summary: Customer support data tied to Discord was exposed after a Zendesk vendor account was compromised. Leaked items include uploaded documents and attachments, including government ID images for account appeals. Impact review is ongoing while Discord contacts affected users and rotate internal credentials. What’s next? Watch for official notices sent to your account email…
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Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK
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As of 30 September 2025, Imgur has blocked access from the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK you cannot log in, browse, or upload. Imgur images embedded on other websites will not display for UK visitors. Why did Imgur block the UK? Imgur did not publish a legal memo alongside the block, only…
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Should There be Age Restrictions on Social Media?
Too Young to Scroll? The Debate Over Age Restrictions on Social Media Social media has become the defining communication tool of the modern age. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are central to how people connect, share news, and even learn about the world. Yet many of the most active users are children and teenagers,…
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australia is rolling out a national rule that blocks under-16s from using mainstream social platforms starting in December, called the Online Safety Amendment Bill & targeting the Online Safety Act, legislated in 2021. The law passed in November 2024 and is being watched globally, with leaders in New York praising Australia’s approach during UN events,…
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How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts
Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step…
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How to Mass Delete Messages on Discord
So you want to mass delete hundreds or thousands of Discord messages at once? Manual deletion is tedious, but with Redact you can batch-remove messages across servers and DMs safely, using filters and preview modes to avoid mistakes. In this guide you’ll: Let’s get started. Step 1: Download Redact for Discord Go to https://redact.dev/ and…
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How To Bulk Unfollow Twitter/X Accounts
Getting a clean start on Twitter is not only about old posts. Resetting your followed accounts can refresh your online presence. Redact gives you precise control so you decide how far to go. Your follower list shapes more than your timeline. The people who you follow help the platform categorize your account, build lookalike audiences,…
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UK Social Media Laws – Are People Being Arrested for Posts?
In short: Police in the UK continue to arrest people for online posts that are reported as threatening, harassing, or grossly offensive. Cases are commonly brought under communications and public order laws, including offenses tied to harassment, malicious communications, and hate incidents. Arrests often begin with a user report, followed by platform referrals or local…