#NYPD investigating cyberbullying in Brooklyn precinct

#NYPD investigating cyberbullying in Brooklyn precinct

“NYPD investigating cyberbullying in Brooklyn precinct” The NYPD is investigating cyberbullying and salacious sexual rumors being spread against a captain, a detective and an officer in the department’s Park Slope precinct, the Post has learned. Capt. Frantz Souffrant, the commanding officer of the 78 Precinct, reported the online campaign against him, his former girlfriend Det….

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#TikTok star laughs off trolls who hate ‘catfish’ makeovers

#TikTok star laughs off trolls who hate ‘catfish’ makeovers

“TikTok star laughs off trolls who hate ‘catfish’ makeovers” A British influencer known for her glamorous appearance has been attacked by nasty trolls after revealing what she really looks like without makeup. Jordyn Lyne, 22, boasts more than 670,000 followers on TikTok, where she frequently shares tutorials featuring her favorite cosmetic products. But the star…

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#Frances Haugen blasts Facebook on Capitol Hill

#Frances Haugen blasts Facebook on Capitol Hill

“#Frances Haugen blasts Facebook on Capitol Hill” The buck should stop with Zuck — but Facebook’s all-powerful CEO has faced no accountability as his social media behemoth has become a national security risk that’s harming children. And lawmakers had better do something about it, fast. That was the urgent plea from whistleblower Frances Haugen, who blasted her ex-employer during Senate testimony on Tuesday,…

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#Couple cyberstalked by eBay workers sue company, ex-officials

#Couple cyberstalked by eBay workers sue company, ex-officials

“#Couple cyberstalked by eBay workers sue company, ex-officials” A Massachusetts couple subjected to threats and other bizarre harassment from former eBay employees filed a civil lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant on Wednesday. David and Ina Steiner say in their lawsuit filed in Boston federal court that the company engaged in a conspiracy to “intimidate, threaten to…

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#13 on trial in Paris for cyberbullying, threats against teen

#13 on trial in Paris for cyberbullying, threats against teen

“#13 on trial in Paris for cyberbullying, threats against teen” Thirteen people went on trial Thursday in Paris accused of cyberbullying or death threats against a teenage girl who posted online comments critical of Islam. The case is the first such trial under new jurisdiction France created this year to prosecute crimes online, including harassment…

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#Instagram launches profanity filter to fight abuse on platform

#Instagram launches profanity filter to fight abuse on platform

“#Instagram launches profanity filter to fight abuse on platform” Instagram said Wednesday that it will soon unveil a new feature that will filter offensive words, phrases and emojis from direct messages. The profanity filter will also make it harder for trolls who are already blocked to contact people by creating new accounts. Although the Facebook-owned…

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#YouTube is testing removal of the ‘dislike’ counter on videos

#YouTube is testing removal of the ‘dislike’ counter on videos

“#YouTube is testing removal of the ‘dislike’ counter on videos” YouTube is trialing a new feature: positivity. The video-sharing platform said Wednesday that some users may find the number of “dislikes” associated with their content now hidden. The move comes “in response to creator feedback around well-being and targeted dislike campaigns,” YouTube said. Videos will…

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