Arrestable thoughts : r/london

Artful:

https://www.reddit.com/r/london/comments/1nulx4j/arrestable_thoughts/

#arrestableThoughts #onlineSafety #preCrime #surveillance

Online Safety Act: A well-intentioned disaster? | Professional Security Magazine

As internet users become desensitised to handing over their confidential information to websites, we could see attackers spoofing age verification domains in a bid to steal confidential information, such as passport details or driving licences. These phishing attacks are especially dangerous because they appear entirely plausible in the context of the Act.

https://professionalsecurity.co.uk/news/interviews/online-safety-act-a-well-intentioned-disaster/

#ageVerification #censorship #onlineSafety #onlineSafetyAct #surveillance #vpns

…of course when Imgur self-censors itself out of the UK, it takes with it all of the websites that use it as a kind of CDN for OC

Oh dear. I wonder what else is impacted?

Reddit?

#ageVerification #censorship #habboHotel #Imgur #onlineSafety #onlineSafetyAct #surveillance #vpns

Imgur blocks access to UK users after [ICO] proposed regulatory fine | BBC News

Sigh. It won’t be the last. (Previously)

A help article on Imgur’s US website, seen by the BBC, states that “from September 30, 2025, access to Imgur from the United Kingdom is no longer available”.

“UK users will not be able to log in, view content, or upload images. Imgur content embedded on third-party sites will not display for UK users.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzxv5gy3qo

Errata: a previous version ascribed this action to Ofcom; alas, it is so hard to keep track of who is doing the stupid stuff on behalf of HMG; Cunningham’s law for the win! Probable cause, this quote:

But both the ICO and Ofcom – the media regulator enforcing the Online Safety Act – said Imgur suspending access for UK users had been its own “commercial decision”.

“Imgur’s decision to restrict access in the UK is a commercial decision taken by the company and not a result of any action taken by Ofcom,” an Ofcom spokesperson told the BBC.

#ageVerification #censorship #iconews #Imgur #ofcom #onlineSafety #onlineSafetyAct #surveillance

Ever feared an accidental emoji or questionable selfie would get you insta-banned from your favorite dating app? Hinge is easing up, choosing to remove problematic content instead of outright banning users. A kinder, gentler internet? Maybe.

#Hinge #AppUpdates #TechPolicy #OnlineSafety #Community
Is this a step towards a more forgiving online experience, or just delaying the inevitable?
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/30/hinge-is-taking-a-fairer-approach-to-account-banning/

Encryption is the invisible shield of the digital world. It secures data, protects privacy, and builds trust across shopping, calls, streaming, and social media keeping your digital footprint safe as tech evolves.

#CyberSecurity #Encryption #DataPrivacy #OnlineSafety #DigitalSecurity #TechTrust #VPN #PrivacyProtection #TECHi

Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/encrypted-networks-modern-communication-security-privacy/

Tubefilter: Streamers are afraid to go to TwitchCon this year. “Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said his platform takes security ‘extremely seriously’ after Valkyrae and QTCinderella said they’re considering skipping next month’s TwitchCon due to safety concerns.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/09/30/tubefilter-streamers-are-afraid-to-go-to-twitchcon-this-year/