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New Synthetic Media Hub Launched by SWGfL
SWGfL have launched a new Synthetic Media Hub to help people learn about synthetic media and access advice and support…
Snapchat includes new features to protect against sextortion
Snapchat has announced some new features aimed to support users against sextortion and other online harms.
UK Safer Internet Centre manifesto calls for stronger protections from the Government
The UKSIC has put together a five-point plan that we urge the Government to act on in the protection of…
UKSIC Director David Wright Awarded CBE
SWGfL CEO and UK Safer Internet Centre Director David Wright has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the…
New cyber security data reveals the impact of attacks on schools
71% of secondary schools experienced a cyber breach or attack in the past year, in contrast to 52% of primary…
My child is gaming with strangers – what should I do?
In this blog, Childnet Education Officer Georgia offers advice about gaming and chat within games.
What Is TikTok Shop? Staying Safe When Buying Online
Find out more about TikTok Shop, and how to stay safe when using it.
2024 Appropriate filtering and monitoring definitions published
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has published its ‘appropriate’ filtering and monitoring definitions for 2024
New online issue page released to support with responding to sextortion incidents
We have prepared a brand new online issue page to guide professionals, parents, carers, and young people through sextortion.
Safer Internet Day 2024 reaches over half of young people in the UK – Impact report shows
Safer Internet Day 2024 reached more young people than ever before, with 53% of UK children aged 8-17 hearing about…
Revenge Porn Helpline reveals women have 28 times more intimate images shared than men
The Revenge Porn Helpline has released the latest annual report data looking at the trends and insights seen across 2023.
IWF declares most extreme year on record at #BehindTheScreens Annual Report launch
The Internet Watch Foundation, found more child sexual abuse imagery in 2023 than any previous year.