Discord Security Breach via Third-Party Support

Discord Security Breach via Third-Party Support

Data Breach

Discord users have been impacted by a security breach, via the platforms third-party support provider Zendesk. Discord has published a press release, providing some information on the scope of the breach, which we’ll outline below. In short, an unauthorized party accessed Discord’s third-party customer service platform, and extracted a significant volume of data from it. […]

10/8/2025
Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK

Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK

Imgur

As of 30 September 2025, Imgur has blocked access from the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK you cannot log in, browse, or upload. Imgur images embedded on other websites will not display for UK visitors. Why did Imgur block the UK? Imgur did not publish a legal memo alongside the block, only […]

10/7/2025
Should There be Age Restrictions on Social Media​?

Should There be Age Restrictions on Social Media​?

Social Media

Too Young to Scroll? The Debate Over Age Restrictions on Social Media Social media has become the defining communication tool of the modern age. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube are central to how people connect, share news, and even learn about the world. Yet many of the most active users are children and teenagers, […]

10/1/2025
Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

Government

Australia is rolling out a national rule that blocks under-16s from using mainstream social platforms starting in December, called the Online Safety Amendment Bill & targeting the Online Safety Act, legislated in 2021. The law passed in November 2024 and is being watched globally, with leaders in New York praising Australia’s approach during UN events, […]

10/1/2025
How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts

How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts

Twitter

Cleaning up your Twitter history can be essential for maintaining your privacy and presenting your best self online. Here’s a detailed guide to help you delete all your tweets efficiently. The process for this is a little different depending on how many tweets you have. If you have over 1k tweets to delete, use step […]

9/30/2025
How to Mass Delete Messages on Discord

How to Mass Delete Messages on Discord

Discord

So you want to mass delete hundreds or thousands of Discord messages at once? Manual deletion is tedious, but with Redact you can batch-remove messages across servers and DMs safely, using filters and preview modes to avoid mistakes. In this guide you’ll: Let’s get started. Step 1: Download Redact for Discord Go to https://redact.dev/ and […]

9/30/2025
How To Bulk Unfollow Twitter/X Accounts

How To Bulk Unfollow Twitter/X Accounts

Social Media Cleanup

Getting a clean start on Twitter is not only about old posts. Resetting your followed accounts can refresh your online presence. Redact gives you precise control so you decide how far to go. Your follower list shapes more than your timeline. The people who you follow help the platform categorize your account, build lookalike audiences, […]

9/28/2025
Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail

Phrack Journalists Suspended from Proton Mail

Cybersecurity

Two Proton Mail accounts used by journalists working for cybersecurity publication Phrack were suspended after Proton received an alert from a cybersecurity response team. The accounts were later restored after a public outcry, but questions remain about the trigger, the appeals process, and how Proton evaluates these cases. Phrack is a digital magazine written for […]

9/19/2025
Social Media Slang: Emoji and Acronym Meanings Teens are Using

Social Media Slang: Emoji and Acronym Meanings Teens are Using

Social Media

Understanding the definitions of slang, abbreviations, and emojis mean on social media. Keeping kids safe online, while respecting their autonomy is a difficult task. Part of this difficulty comes from how quickly social media slang tends to evolve. A single emoji can have wildly different meaning depending on who is using it, where they’re using […]

9/18/2025
Data Brokers 101: What They Are and How to Protect Your Info

Data Brokers 101: What They Are and How to Protect Your Info

Data

Data brokers, at a glance What they do: collect and package personal data into profiles sold to marketers, risk teams, and others. Where data comes from: public records, apps, websites, location services, and retail purchases. Why it matters: fuels identity theft risk, discriminatory decisions, hyper-targeting, and exposure. Do this now: enable tracker blocking and a […]

9/17/2025