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Schools in urgent warning to parents about a 'dangerous' social media app being probed by police over its links to bullying and suicide

Poll of 14- to 24-year-olds shows Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter increased feelings of inadequacy and anxiety

A teenager has been questioned by police after vile social media posts were posted about terminally ill Bradley Lowery.

Internet Matters launches #Pledge2Talk campaign to encourage parents to discuss cyberbullying with children this half term.

A rise in the use of computers and social media is having a negative impact on the health of young people, a study suggests. The report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) says the increased risks of spending too much time on devices such as a tablet or smartphone includes an impact on mental health and sleep deprivation.

Schools escaped the recent global cyber-attack through pure 'luck', warns expert Budget pressures are "likely" to have left schools more vulnerable to a major cyber-attack, according to a senior figure representing school business managers.

RISING use of social media is having an adverse effect on the health of young people, say researchers from a Scottish university, and the challenges need to be addressed now.

Only a fifth of parents are having frequent conversations with their children about online safety, a report has found. The NSPCC and O2 have today launched a campaign, highlighting the potential dangers associated with the internet and social media.

Can a mobile application that uses artificial intelligence become a useful tool in the fight against online bullying? Bark, a mobile safety app created by a startup founded by a Twitter alumnus, is hoping to do just that.

Gamification in schools teaches children that they should expect their every move to be watched, rated, and possibly shared publicly.

Social media can connect like-minded young people, providing vital support for those experiencing mental health issues, however, many sites can also promote harmful behaviour. Is there a solution?

Facebook is facing fresh accusations of failing to protect users after police forces across the UK had to step in to nearly 20,000 recorded cyber-bullying cases last year.

Nearly 1,500 children have been found guilty of child exploitation material offences in Queensland in the past decade, prompting police to create guidelines on how to handle teenagers’ sexting.

ITV News can reveal there's been a ''rapid rise'' in the number of youngsters involved in crimes linked to indecent images.

Useful for expressing moods, emotions and nuances in messages, emojis could have another use: as your next smartphone password.

We judge people all the time. Research shows that when we first meet someone, we instantly use features such as their attractiveness and facial expressions to form an opinion about how approachable and trustworthy they are. But what about when our first impression of someone is formed online.

A survey of teenagers in England highlights the growing influence of social media stars when it comes to body image.

Internet Matters joined forces once again with Dixons Carphone to host free digital drop-ins for parents at 50 Curry’s PC World and Carphone Warehouse stores throughout the country.

AN online craze is putting children at risk of being bullied and opening themselves up to unknown contacts as well as spending increasing amounts of time on their phones. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) has warned parents about Snapchat “Streaks” following similar concerns around the globe.

Digital citizenship education is too geared towards warning young people about the dangers of the internet, so we need to develop a new approach to digital literacy says this American teacher