Tag: teen safety
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US Extradites Nigerians for Sextortion Linked to Teen Deaths
The FBI and DOJ have brought two Nigerian men, Adebola Festus Adekunle and Mudasiru Afeez Olawale, back to the US to face charges for their roles in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the deaths of two young victims. This case is a stark reminder that sextortion is a heinous crime that the FBI is committed to stopping, no matter where the perpetrators hide.
Meta Faces $18 Billion Settlement Over Alleged Harms to Teen Users
Meta's proposed $18 billion settlement aims to revolutionize teen safety online, introducing industry-leading protections that will safeguard young users across Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. The agreement includes game-changing defaults like a two-hour daily usage limit, nighttime app blocks, and muted notifications, all designed to shield teens from potential harm.