digital safety

The rhetorical blast from a recent opinion headline — that using AI chatbots to follow the news is like “injecting severe poison directly into your brain” — captures a real anxiety, but it also obscures what’s provably wrong, what’s still speculative, and what we must fix now if conversational...

Almost two-thirds of American teenagers now report having used an AI chatbot, and roughly three in ten say they interact with one every day — a rapid shift from novelty to routine that raises immediate questions about education, equity, and safety for a digitally native generation. Background...

A new national survey shows AI chatbots have moved from novelty to routine in many U.S. teenagers’ lives: roughly two-thirds of teens report using chatbots and nearly three in ten say they use them every day. The finding arrives amid legal, regulatory, and industry shifts that make this moment...

International Fraud Awareness Week 2025 arrives at a critical moment — fraud losses are surging, criminals are using generative AI to scale convincing scams, and organisations from schools to banks are scrambling to translate traditional awareness work into rapid, widely shareable actions. This...

OpenAI’s new AI video app Sora soared into the top of the U.S. App Store within days of its invite‑only launch, registering tens of thousands of downloads in its first 48 hours and briefly claiming the No. 1 free app slot — a blistering debut that both validates consumer curiosity for...

OpenAI’s new short-form video app, Sora, rocketed into the U.S. App Store top ranks within days of its invite-only iOS debut, registering a rapid surge in downloads and igniting a debate about consumer appetite for AI-generated video, platform safety, and the future of social media-style...

Microsoft continues to reshape the security landscape for Windows users and administrators with a series of strategic changes to how its flagship productivity apps handle potentially risky content. A landmark update is scheduled to roll out between October 2025 and July 2026: Excel will disable...

For many Windows users, the surge of free applications might suggest there’s little reason to spend a dime on software nowadays. However, certain premium Windows apps continue to justify their price with convenience, robust features, and continued reliability that free alternatives often...

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Microsoft's Project Ire emerges as a groundbreaking initiative designed to autonomously identify malware at scale. This project leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to enhance the detection and...

When setting up a new Windows 11 PC, most users expect a high baseline of security, assuming Microsoft’s relentless evolution of the Windows Security suite keeps them safe out of the box. Yet, beneath the familiar surface, Windows 11 brings critical features not immediately apparent to even...

Navigating the world of online security can be daunting, particularly when it comes to managing the countless passwords required to access various services. For users of Microsoft Edge, password management is seamlessly integrated into the browsing experience, delivering both convenience and...

The latest transformation in West Virginia University’s digital security infrastructure signals a significant shift not only for the academic community but also for broader conversations about cloud identity management and cybersecurity best practices in higher education. Effective Wednesday...

If you rely on a Windows device—be it for productivity, education, or daily living in India—the latest guidance from the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) delivers an urgent reminder: patch, update, and secure your Microsoft environment now. In July 2025, CERT-In, operating under...

Children’s relationship with technology has always been a subject of intrigue, anxiety, and debate. In the latest shift, AI chatbots are emerging not just as tools for school assignments, but as companions and advice-givers, often blurring the lines between technology and friendship. As digital...

In an era increasingly defined by technological innovation, harnessing artificial intelligence for humanitarian aims represents both a profound challenge and a transformative opportunity. One of the most compelling examples of this convergence is Sophia, a multilingual AI-powered chatbot...

Phishing attacks have evolved far beyond suspicious links in emails or obvious malware-laden attachments; today’s cybercriminals are engineering schemes that bypass even the most robust inbox filters, preying on the everyday habits and default settings trusted by countless Microsoft 365 and...

Call of Duty: WWII, a World War II-themed first-person shooter released in 2017, enjoyed a renaissance in player numbers this July as it landed on PC Game Pass for the first time, drawing in a vast new wave of players lured by nostalgia and the allure of a “new” classic. But in what is now a...

Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, designed to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks like drafting documents, creating presentations, and analyzing data. Users can interact with Copilot through a...

In recent years, cybercriminals have increasingly exploited digital calendars to orchestrate sophisticated phishing attacks, particularly targeting Microsoft 365 users. These scams often involve deceptive calendar invitations that appear legitimate but are designed to steal sensitive information...

At just 13 years old, Dylan has emerged as a formidable force in the cybersecurity realm, collaborating with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) to identify and rectify vulnerabilities across Microsoft's vast array of products. His journey from a curious student to a recognized...