Universities have long been places meant to educate, to allow the free exchange of ideas, to provide a means for students to invest in their futures, and to provide a welcoming community. This is a period in many people’s lives to broaden their horizons, venture outside their comfort zones, and progress through a period of personal growth. Higher education can … Read More
How Intimate Is Too Intimate with Technology?
Technology controlled by mobile phones has made its way into every aspect of our lives in an attempt to make everyday tasks easier to complete. While this new level of connectivity between our phones and devices can be helpful, it causes security concerns. In the case of sex tech, the question becomes: is convenience worth the risk of making public … Read More
Instagram Expands Policy on Banning Self-Harm Content
Everything is not what it seems, especially in the world of the internet. Phishing attacks are emails or websites that appear to be legitimate but are fronts created by cybercriminals to steal your information. Victims are lured in by a link, attachment, or other plug-in and once you click, the security of your system is compromised. Cracking Down on Content … Read More
Laws Regarding Revenge Porn in the UK Result in Fewer Charges
Laws in the UK that were meant to treat revenge porn as a specific crime have not helped bring any more violators to justice. The laws were enacted in 2015, but according to police data, the number of charges dropped by 23% between 2015 and 2019 even though the amount of investigations has doubled. Breaking Down the Revenge Porn Law … Read More
Debunking and Exposing The Momo Challenge
Sensitivity Warning: This post mentions suicide, self-harm, and includes graphic stories and possible graphic images. What Is The Momo Challenge? The Momo Challenge is essentially the new Slender Man. Unlike Slender Man, which was the viral craze created on a website known as Creepy Pasta, Momo does not originate from one website or another. Instead, the strange doll is on … Read More
