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
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
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
A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Social Media Footprint with Redact

A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Social Media Footprint with Redact

Social Media

In today’s digital world, your online history is a permanent record that can follow you everywhere. That embarrassing tweet from 2012, the questionable photo from a college party, or a strong opinion you no longer hold, they all reside in the vast archives of social media. This “digital baggage” isn’t just a potential source of […]

9/14/2025
U.S. Social Media Screening Mandate for Student Visa Applicants

U.S. Social Media Screening Mandate for Student Visa Applicants

Government

All foreign nationals applying for student and educational visas must now undergo social media and online presence vetting. According to a leaked cable obtained by POLITICO, consular officers are now directed to scour the internet for signs of what they deem as “hostility towards the citizens, culture, government, institutions or founding principles of the United […]

9/13/2025
How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before a Job Search

How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before a Job Search

Business

First Impressions Are Made Online Before an employer invites you to interview, there is a very good chance they will check your online presence. In many cases, the first thing they will see is not your résumé, it is your public social media profiles. A single old post, questionable comment, unprofessional photo or even likes […]

9/5/2025
What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters

What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters

Digital Footprint

Definition of Social Media Footprint A social media footprint is the sum of all the activity, content, and data linked to your presence on social platforms. Every comment, like, share, video upload, private message, profile update, and even your connections contribute to this footprint. Some of it is public and easy for others to find. […]

8/29/2025
The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)

The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)

Cybersecurity

Facebook feels personal. It is filled with familiar names, faces, and memories. That sense of comfort is exactly what scammers use to their advantage. Social engineering is not about hacking software. It is about manipulating people. If you trust what you see, you are more likely to click, share, or respond. That is why Facebook […]

8/27/2025