Police warn of ‘disturbing’ new social media trend as teens cough on grocery store produce

Police in Virginia are not pressing charges against two teenagers identified as having filmed themselves coughing on produce in a grocery store and uploading the video to social media. Authorities are warning of the ‘disturbing trend’ which has appeared on social media as the coronavirus pandemic worsened, calling on parents to monitor their children’s actions … Read more

Hannah Brown SLAMMED on social media for posting bikini-clad snap with tonedeaf caption

The Bachelorette alum Hannah Brown suffered the wrath of keyboard warriors on Friday, when she dictated a questionable caption on her most recent bikini-clad Instagram portrait. ‘What’s more contagious than a smile,’ wrote the 25-year-old reality star, who could be seen posing before a slew of palm trees. Shortly after posting, Brown was quickly met … Read more

‘Last chance of a pint until June!’ Drinkers flood social media with memes

Pub goers have taken to social media to lament Boris Johnson’s announcement that pubs and restaurants across the country will be closed by sharing humourous memes and pictures.  The announcement comes as the Prime Minister detailed unprecedented measures to cover the wages of workers who would otherwise lose their jobs due to the coronavirus outbreak. … Read more

Social media is flooded with memes and dark humour amid coronavirus panic

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Thoughtful Britons join social media support groups to help vulnerable neighbours

Thousands of thoughtful Brits have taken to social media to offer help to vulnerable neighbours during the coronavirus outbreak – as authorities warn anyone feeling unwell should avoid older people. Offers of help poured in on social media sites including Facebook, Twitter and Reddit amid fears for the frail and elderly, who are at greatest risk of … Read more

Media and e-commerce brands are top targets for phishing attacks

Some 84% of phishing URLs seen by content delivery network Akamai were abusing media and e-commerce companies. Phishing: Leading targets, breaking myths, and educating users Vade Secure’s Adrien Gendre explains why the end user is an important link in the security chain. Phishing attacks try to trick unsuspecting users by mimicking well-known brands and companies. … Read more

How Victoria Police handled the Bourke Street incident on social media

Victoria Police’s head of reactive online communications details how his team delivered real-time emergency services through social listening. On November 9, 2018, Australia was rocked by an act of violence on a busy street in Melbourne. As the incident played out through live-streams on phones, computers, and televisions across the country, it became known as … Read more