Tag: social media
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Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban: The First Domino in a Global Crackdown
Quick Story Summary Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) law forces platforms to block and remove accounts held by Australians under 16. Meta and YouTube are already enforcing the ban, with hundreds of thousands of teen accounts affected and under-16s forced into log-out, view-only modes. To comply, platforms are leaning on age-assurance tools like ID…
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Australia Expands Its Social Media Ban to Reddit, Kick and Twitch (Updated: Nov 2025)
In short: Australia has widened its under-16 social media restrictions to include Reddit and Kick, with enforcement from December 10. Platforms must take “reasonable steps” to block under-16s or face fines up to A$49.5 million. eSafety’s “dynamic list” means more platforms – even those not seen as social media – can be added later. Age…
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How to Delete All Your Threads Replies
Old replies on Threads can pile up fast and they often resurface when you least expect it. If you want a full reset, Redact makes it easy to delete all Threads replies at once. Whether you need to clean your profile for privacy, professionalism, or just peace of mind, Redact lets you instantly clear everything.…
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How to Delete All Your Threads Posts
Your old Threads posts, replies, and likes can pile up and resurface when you least expect it. If you want a true reset, Redact lets you delete all Threads posts in one clean sweep so you can take control of your profile fast. Creators, public figures, and privacy-minded users can also mass delete threads with…
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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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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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Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail
Two Proton Mail accounts used by journalists working for cybersecurity publication Phrack were suspended after Proton received an alert from a cybersecurity response team. The accounts were later restored after a public outcry, but questions remain about the trigger, the appeals process, and how Proton evaluates these cases. Phrack is a digital magazine written for…
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Social Media Footprint with Redact
In today’s digital world, your online history is a permanent record that can follow you everywhere. That embarrassing tweet from 2012, the questionable photo from a college party, or a strong opinion you no longer hold, they all reside in the vast archives of social media. This “digital baggage” isn’t just a potential source of…