Family Farm star hit by £2k AI sextortion plot
BBC's Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying AI blackmail attempt using fake explicit video. The farmer refused to pay £2,000 and is warning others about the growing scam.
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TV Farmer Gareth Wyn Jones Targeted in £2,000 Deepfake Scam
BBC's The Family Farm star Gareth Wyn Jones reveals terrifying £2,000 AI deepfake sextortion plot. The farmer refused to pay and is warning others. Read his story.
Paedophile jailed 21 years for online grooming and blackmail
Jay Lang posed as a teenage girl to groom and blackmail young boys. Essex Police uncovered 140,000 images in one of their largest child exploitation cases. Watch the documentary on Channel 4.
Emmerdale fans demand Joe Tate comeuppance over blackmail
Emmerdale viewers are calling for villain Joe Tate to be brought down after he blackmails Victoria Sugden with a video of her killing her brother in self-defence. Read the full story.
Emmerdale fans demand Joe Tate's comeuppance over blackmail
Emmerdale viewers are calling for villain Joe Tate to be exposed after he blackmails Victoria Sugden with a video of her killing her brother in self-defence. Could his days in the village be numbered?
Percy Fender's England captaincy stolen by blackmail
A century-old secret is revealed: cricket legend Percy Fender was blackmailed out of leading England. New documentary sheds light on his extraordinary life and the birth of Bodyline tactics.
Blackmail Scandal Robbed Percy Fender of England Captaincy
A century-old secret reveals how a corrupt official blackmailed Surrey's Percy Fender out of the England cricket captaincy. New documentary sheds light on his influence and the Bodyline Ashes.
France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
Schumacher's Wife Fights for Privacy in Court
Corinna Schumacher's determined legal fight to protect Michael's medical privacy continues, 12 years after his skiing accident. Read the latest on the family's battle against blackmail.
Parents Sue Meta Over Teen's Sextortion Suicide
Grieving parents from Scotland are taking legal action against Meta, alleging the tech giant failed to protect their 16-year-old son from online blackmail that led to his death. Read their heartbreaking story.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
DC Guard Shooting: Suspect 'Forced by Taliban Threats'
Exclusive: Investigators probe whether suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal was coerced by Taliban threats against his family in Afghanistan before the fatal DC attack. Read the latest.
800,000 UK nursery children on social media
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
Former Councillor Faces Court in Westminster Honeytrap Case
Oliver Steadman, a former Labour councillor, has appeared in court charged with blackmail and communications offences linked to the Westminster honeytrap scandal. Read the latest developments.
Neighbour ordered to pay £519k over ruined home sale
Vanessa Gibson scuppered Jeremy Cowdrey's £3.85m house sale with 'oppressive' behaviour. A judge has now ordered her to pay over £500,000 in costs and compensation.
1 in 10 UK children blackmailed online, study finds
Shocking NSPCC data reveals 1 in 10 UK children face online blackmail. Parents feel government and tech giants are failing. Learn how to protect your child today.
New Study Debunks Social Media Addiction Myth
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
Study: Instagram use is habit, not addiction
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
Schumacher family tightens security after blackmail
Corinna Schumacher has taken a tougher stance on access to Michael after a blackmail attempt involving stolen medical records. Read the full story of the trial and its impact.
Schumacher family restricts access after blackmail attempt
Michael Schumacher's family has further limited access to the F1 legend following a blackmail plot involving stolen photos and medical records. Discover the latest developments.
Man accused of blackmail over Katie Hopkins shows
Oliver Hutchings allegedly threatened venues to cancel Katie Hopkins performances, claiming to represent LGBT community. Read the full court details from Southampton.
Life sentence for South Korean digital sex crime ringleader
A South Korean man receives a life sentence for running a massive online blackmail ring that sexually exploited 261 victims, including minors. Discover the shocking details of the case.
Australia's teen social media ban: Twitch in, Pinterest out
Australia's eSafety Commissioner adds Twitch to its teen social media ban but excludes Pinterest. Find out which platforms are affected and the hefty fines for non-compliance.
Couple jailed for adult website blackmail scheme
A married couple has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for a chilling blackmail campaign targeting men on an adult website. Discover the full story of their crimes.
Vine Returns as diVine with Strict Anti-AI Rule
The beloved app Vine is making a comeback as diVine with a strict ban on AI-generated content, championing real, human-made videos. Discover how this revival plans to reshape social media.
Social media use in decline, study finds
New analysis reveals a 10% drop in daily social media use since 2022. Are you cutting back? Share your experience with the Guardian.
Australia considers including Roblox in under-16 social media ban
Australian policymakers are pushing to include popular gaming platform Roblox in proposed social media restrictions for under-16s, sparking debate about online safety versus digital freedom.
Australia's Social Media Ban Threatens Reddit's Downvote
Australia's controversial new social media ban raises critical questions about digital expression and whether features like Reddit's downvote could face government scrutiny in the name of online safety.
Australia bans Reddit and Kick in social media crackdown
Australia implements unprecedented social media ban targeting Reddit and Kick, sparking global debate about online regulation and digital freedoms.
Australia bans under-16s from social media including Reddit
Australia announces landmark legislation banning under-16s from social media platforms including Reddit, joining global efforts to protect children's mental health and online safety.
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