Unfortunately, dangers exist online, and it is important for both children and adults to take precautions when using the internet. Parents need to be cautious and aware of security, and should also monitor their children's internet use to prevent abuse or identity theft.

Internet safety is just as important for adults as it is for children and teens. From privacy concerns to identity theft and cyberstalking, there are plenty of hazards on the web. Fortunately, a few smart moves and a dose of awareness will go a long way toward protecting you on the Internet.

The right online mental wellness help can be a terrific complement to medical treatment for depression and anxiety.

When all else fails, it's time to wholeheartedly embrace the mid-'90s roller-rink carpet aesthetic. Facebook, seeing a steady decline in usage among teens, appears to have done just that with the release of a new "viral clips" app by the name of Lasso.

Most teenagers are using Snapchat, Whatsapp, or Instagram. But you need to know, predators are using social media apps too.

PARENTS have been urged to check their children’s phones and video games to stop the scourge of ‘insidious’ cyber-bullying.

Back in 2015, Facebook secured a patent that allowed them to analyze someone’s network in order to let them do something.

A new study reveals social media could impact you in more ways than you think, damaging your mental health

A survey showed that it was right behind Facebook as a news source.

What dissidents should take away from a Saudi spy story.

The agency is the lead authority for the social network under the GDPR, the EU law that gives people more control over their data.

Chrome routinely leads the pack in features for security and usability, most recently helping to drive the adoption of HTTPS. But when it comes to privacy, specifically protecting users from tracking, most of its rivals leave it in the dust.

Two 'complex investigations' were undertaken by the Italian anti-trust authority. They revealed that both firms implemented unfair commercial practices. Operating system updates caused malfunctions reduced devices' performance. The issues specifically relate to Apple's iPhone 6 and Samsung's Note 4.

Psychiatrist Dr Richard Graham discusses why gaming is so addictive and how it can be treated.

Mobile phones have become widespread all over the world, including in rural and low-income communities. As research shows, these devices have the potential to bring about significant societal change – a fact acknowledged in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

The EU data protection laws are helping to drive data protection maturity internationally, but five months after enforcement many companies are still playing catch-up, says consultant.

This year, Facebook ignited a firestorm after media reported that a political consultancy firm harvested personal information of millions of users, including in Europe, in a bid to sway voter opinion.

Lax tech companies, eager marketers, shrugging consumers leave information vulnerable, key analyst says.

By 2021, there will be almost as many personal-assistant bots on the planet as people.

While WhatsApp helps politicians reach voters and constituents in areas that don't otherwise have access to the internet, it also extends the reach and primacy of Facebook (who own the platform) in the democratic process in these countries.