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Meta’s new Muse Image AI, launched in early July, was briefly training its image generator on user-published Instagram posts. However, following user uproar, Meta killed the feature less than a week later. Here’s the breakdown on Meta’s latest generative AI push — and why you shouldn’t let your guard down just yet.

How Meta plans to implement the NameTag facial recognition feature in its smart glasses, and why it’s already sparking outrage.

Kaspersky experts have found that a single fraudulent message in a messaging app leads to an average loss of $733. We break down new AI-powered messaging scam schemes, provide platform-specific statistics, and offer tips on how to protect yourself from digital fraudsters.

Which social networks mostly just display your posts to your friends, and which ones use them for AI training and ad targeting? We explore the 2025 privacy rankings for popular social media platforms.

Here’s what any responsible parent should do if their kid wants to be a blogger.

Deepfake videos, fraudulent Instagram and Facebook accounts, private WhatsApp chats: how Mark Zuckerberg’s social media platforms have become a primary tool for investment scammers.

A look at how Apple’s new child protection features work, what their limitations are, and why you still can’t do without third-party solutions.

A popular blogger’s Instagram account was hijacked using a SIM-swap attack, and deepfakes were generated to scam followers.

Counterfeit smartphones imitating well-known brands and offered online come pre-installed with the powerful Triada Trojan.

Training AI requires a colossal amount of data. Meta seems to have found a “brilliant” solution — using the personal data of its own users.

Here’s how to set up Threads to make your profile both private and secure.

Discussing privacy in Threads, and whether you should sign up to Zuckerberg’s Twitter clone.

Cybercriminals are offering ban-as-a-service for blocking Instagram users.

What to do if you receive a notification about a suspicious login to your Facebook or Instagram account.

Our expert David Jacoby goes live with Instagram influencer Ashley James, sharing life hacks for a secure digital life.

How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.

To hijack popular Instagram accounts, scammers are sending phishing e-mails with fake copyright infringement notifications.

Here’s how to delete or temporarily disable your Instagram account and back up your photos if you want to take a break from the social media service.

Your online privacy does not depend solely on you. We’ll tell you what your loved ones can give away. (Spoiler: It’s absolutely anything, even DNA.)

Instagram hacking has been on the rise lately. Here’s what you need to know to avoid losing your precious account.

What would you do to get more likes on a social network? Take our quiz and see if you’re hooked on likes.