A wave of malicious death hoaxes has swept through social media, falsely claiming the deaths of global superstars including Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise and Loose Women's Denise Welch. Learn how to spot these dangerous fake news stories.
Meta's Instagram faces backlash after quietly testing a new 'tap-to-advance' feature that automatically opens comments, leaving users frustrated and demanding answers about platform changes.
Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social confronts potential delisting from London's stock market as financial regulators raise concerns over its murky funding and Saudi Arabian connections.
Exclusive investigation reveals dangerous fake 'Triple-G' injections are being sold online as Britain faces a wild west of illegal weight-loss drug sales, prompting urgent government action.
Exclusive investigation reveals sophisticated cyber scams using fake social media posts and cloned websites to target British holidaymakers. Learn how to protect yourself from these devastating frauds.
New research exposes how British children are frequently encountering distressing videos and news on social media platforms, with experts calling for urgent action.
Thousands of Instagram users across the UK and worldwide reported being suddenly logged out and unable to access their accounts in a major service disruption that began on Tuesday morning.
Exclusive investigation reveals how false rumours of a relationship between pop superstar Katy Perry and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spread across social media, with experts explaining the psychology behind celebrity gossip.
Meta's Instagram platform experienced a major worldwide outage, locking users out of their accounts and disrupting content creators and businesses. The service failure sparked widespread complaints across social media platforms as users reported login iss
Australian swimming champion Mollie O'Callaghan becomes victim of fabricated quotes about transgender athlete Lia Thomas in disturbing social media hoax targeting women's sports.
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminal networks are exploiting TikTok to sell counterfeit UK driving licences to unqualified motorists, bypassing official testing procedures and creating serious road safety concerns.
A heartwarming story about an Olive Garden waitress receiving a huge tip from a grieving customer turned out to be an elaborate fake that went viral across social media platforms.
Delhi's affluent residents are hosting elaborate fake weddings with Bollywood music and lavish buffets, creating a bizarre new social trend that's sweeping the capital.
Self-proclaimed psychics and mediums are facing condemnation for capitalising on the desperate search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, who vanished in Australia's remote Outback, with experts warning these 'digital ghouls' are harming the investigation.
Exclusive research reveals the critical danger signals parents must watch for on social media platforms to protect children from serious harm and exploitation.
Australia's groundbreaking social media ban for under-16s faces scrutiny as controversial platform 4chan escapes restrictions, raising questions about enforcement and platform classification.
Instagram users worldwide reported widespread technical issues on Thursday, with many unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in what appears to be one of the platform's most significant outages this year.
A dangerous fraudster who killed a pensioner in a catastrophic collision has been sentenced after brazenly impersonating a legal professional on social media while awaiting trial.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 16, citing mental health crisis and 'stolen childhoods' in major policy address.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announces radical plan to prohibit social media access for children under 15, warning platforms are 'robbing children of their childhood' in major digital wellbeing initiative.
The viral party planning app Partiful is facing scrutiny as experts reveal how our digital invitations come with hidden costs to personal privacy and data security.
Meta introduces Instagram Rings, an innovative awards system recognising top creators with exclusive profile features and enhanced visibility on the platform.
Millions of Instagram users were left disconnected as a major platform outage disrupted service across the UK and globally, triggering widespread social media reactions and highlighting our digital dependency.
Spanish influencer Andrea L. faces prison after admitting to faking terminal cancer and raising thousands through fraudulent donations in elaborate online scam.
Computer-generated personalities are amassing millions of followers and lucrative brand deals, raising questions about authenticity and the future of social media influencing.
A sophisticated catfish operation using fake profiles of attractive men and women has been exposed, with the perpetrator receiving a prison sentence for defrauding victims across the UK.
Shocking investigation reveals TikTok's child safety failures as pornographic material remains readily available to under-13 accounts, sparking urgent calls for regulation.
Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.
Instagram experienced major technical issues leaving users unable to access feeds, post content, or send messages in widespread outage affecting thousands globally.
British travellers are being cautioned about strict new social media rules that could see them denied entry to countries like Spain, Turkey, and Greece for posting inappropriate content.