Category: Online Safety

Ofcom has launched an enforcement programme to target the spread of non-consensual intimate images (NCII) online, including deepfakes created by AI. Platforms have until the 30th September 2026 under existing rules to implement effective preventative measures using ‘hash matching’, an automated technology to detect and prevent the relevant images. If they are not using hash […]

A new scam utilising fake door step sales is emerging currently in the Kings Lynn area of Norfolk. ISPreview ran with this after spotting an alert issued by Norfolk Trading Standards and we want to ensure as many people as possible are forewarned i.e. if you have elderly or vulnerable neighbours do warn them. What […]

We have received multiple calls on unrelated numbers from a female voice recording claiming to be calling from Vodafone, warning about suspensions: This is Vodafone. Your Service may be suspended. Please press 1 to speak to an agent Scam call pretending to be Vodafone When you press ‘1’ it puts you in a queue to […]

The PSTN switch-off which is rapidly approaching is just another change in how the UK communicates and engages with each other be it business or pleasure. There are more changes on the way, with the switch from terrestrial Digital TV to IPTV solutions being considered by the Government. The Connection Project has produced its Connection […]

Some news bits from the week that are worth a read CityFibre notifies 200 staff of possible redundancy CityFibre has put forward organisational changes that may result in up to 200 roles being impacted. A consultation has been started. It’s been described as being due to slower progress on consolidation in the market. Hat tip […]

In an effort to reduce the amount of money people loss through sophisticated scam messages that use the SMS system Ofcom is introducing new rules to make it harder for criminals to target people. Fraud amounted to 45% of all reported crime in England and Wales in 2025, and something like £1.28 billion was lost […]

The problem of fake and scam adverts across multiple platforms has been growing and often they will feature a well known celebrity with some fake claim to pull in the unsuspecting public. Ofcom is making it very clear to the Big Tech platforms that they MUST address this issue. Ofcom research indicates 51% of adults […]

While it is VMO2 who have highlighted a new scam message, it is one that everyone with a mobile should be prepared for. Fraudsters are posing as a telecoms company and invoking the urgency part of scamming to claim your mobile SIM is about to expire and you need to login to accept new terms […]

Ofcom has announced that another company has been fined under the Online Safety Act 2023 for failing to protect children from accessing pornographic content. First Time Videos LLC operates two websites that have been found to be in breach. “Ofcom has determined that First Time Videos has failed to comply with section 81 of the […]

The UK Government announced widely expected bans for young children using social media, and limitations on uses by 16 and 17-year olds. These are due to come in next spring and will affect platform such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and X but will exclude messaging services like WhatsApp and Signal. There’s much left […]