
Discord Security Breach via Third-Party Support
Data BreachDiscord 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. […]

Imgur is no longer accessible in the UK
ImgurAs 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 […]

How to Delete All Your Tweets / X Posts
TwitterCleaning 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 […]

FTC Targets Facebook: Is Your Family’s Data Building Unsafe AI Worlds for Your Child?
Data SafetyChildren’s data and AI FTC opens 6(b) inquiry into AI companion chatbots September 11, 2025 The Federal Trade Commission issued compulsory 6(b) orders to seven firms that run consumer AI chatbots, seeking details on testing for youth harms, guardrails for teen use, data handling, and monetization practices. Sources are listed at the end of this […]

Planning to Quit Social Media? Stop. Do This First. (4-step guide)
DataReady to quit Twitter, Reddit, Facebook or other social media platforms? You’re not alone – most social media users have probably considered quitting at some point. Anxiety, depression, loneliness and FOMO all have well documented, strong ties to social media usage; if you’re feeling off – it might be time to unplug. The next step […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Deleting Your Social Media Footprint with Redact
Social MediaIn 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 […]

U.S. Social Media Screening Mandate for Student Visa Applicants
GovernmentAll 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 […]

How to Clean Up Your Social Media Footprint Before a Job Search
BusinessFirst 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 […]

What Is a Social Media Footprint and Why It Matters
Digital FootprintDefinition 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. […]

The Most Common Scams on Facebook (2025)
CybersecurityFacebook 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 […]
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