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We recently worked closely with the National Organization for Women (NOW) to conduct a survey to explore an issue that affects a lot of women in the US: online abuse. The responses gave us some pretty interesting insights into how often women experience #onlineabuse, what forms it takes, and how race, age, location & personal info may play a significant role. If you haven't read it yet, go ahead and check it out ??

One in eight children worldwide—about 302 million—have been victims of non-consensual online capture, sharing, or exposure to sensitive images and videos. Navigating the internet today takes a certain kind of strength—digital resilience. So, you’ve got to prepare your kids. Sooner or later, your kid’s gonna run into something shady online—whether it’s a rude stranger, weird content, or stuff they’re just not ready for yet. Share some do’s and don’t’s, like: ?? Don’t share personal info (name, address, school, etc.) ?? Never accept files from or send them to strangers ?? Watch out for scams and people with bad intentions. How awkward or natural your kid feels talking about tough topics—that’s on you. If they know they can trust you, they’ll come to you when it matters. No matter what they stumble upon online, they should feel safe knowing you have their back—even if they mess up. Make asking for help normal: ? If someone online asks for something → ask us ? If someone’s being mean → ask us ? If you see something weird or upsetting → ask us ? If you don’t know what to do → ask us. The internet is basically one big trap designed to keep us scrolling. Apps, videos, games—they all fight for attention, and kids are especially vulnerable. They need help learning when to log off. ?? Set clear limits so they develop healthy habits. ?? Help them see how much time they’re actually spending online. Use tracking apps so they can understand their own habits and start setting limits for themselves. ?? Use parental controls (Google Family Link, Bark, Qustodio) Kids learn by watching you. They pick up on how you use the internet—whether you realize it or not. So if you want them to develop healthy online habits, start by checking your own. ? Follow your own rules ? Model healthy habits #dataprivacy #kidsonline #childprotection #keepkidssafe #onlineprivacy

Using the same username everywhere? Bad idea ?? It makes tracking (and #doxxing) way too easy. Plenty of tools can link your accounts across platforms (an example is https://whatsmyname.app/). And if one gets hacked, attackers will try the same username and password elsewhere. Credential stuffing attacks are incoming ?? #dataprivacy #onlineprivacy

Are you in Austin for SXSW? If you're curious about privacy or the risks of personal data exposure and want to learn more about our initiatives, we'd love to chat! Meet Emilia Jasinska-Dias, our PR and Communications Manager, representing Incogni at the event. Don't miss the chance to connect — see you there! #SXSW #privacy #personaldata #Incogni

Incogni, in collaboration with the National Organization for Women, surveyed women across the US to better understand the frequency, forms, and impact of online abuse. We also aimed to explore the roles race, age, location, and the availability of personal data online may play in this important issue. Here are some of our most interesting findings: ?? 1 in 4 women in the US have experienced online abuse. ?? The most common forms reported are cyberbullying, sexual harassment, and trolling. ?? Women of mixed racial backgrounds and Latina/Hispanic women face the highest rates of online abuse. ?? Women in West South Central states (AR, LA, OK, TX) reported the highest levels of harassment. ?? Younger women (18–34) are most frequently targeted, particularly by severe cybercrimes like doxxing, swatting, and revenge porn. ?? 85% of women worry that personal data fuels online abuse, and 29% have already been harmed by having their info exposed. These findings highlight the urgent need for stronger protections, better policies, and increased awareness. ?? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/deKjtH_H #onlineabuse #cyberbullying #DataPrivacy Christian F. Nunes MBA, MS, LCSW

Hollywood Gets AI-ified ?? AI #deepfakes of celebrities are getting pretty realistic. ?? And it’s not all fun and entertainment. #Ai is being weaponized to #scam and #defraud thousands of people every month: ??Scammers are using AI video, voice, and images to impersonate celebrities, tricking fans into sending money ?? ??Fake promotions, brand deals & endorsements ?? ?? Even AI-generated music is flooding streaming platforms, sounding exactly like your favorite artists ??? So stay skeptical out there ?? #dataprivacy #oscars2025 #oscar

?? Spam calls fear this ?? ?? If you want quick solutions ?? get an app ?? If you want your data safe ?? subscribe to a removal service ?? If you only face a few spam calls ?? block them on your iPhone ?? If you want a full-package deal ?? get an app and subscribe to a removal service Which to pick? ?? Apps from service providers: ?? Active Armor on App Store (AT&T) ?? Call Filter on App Store (Verizon) ?? Scam Shield on App Store (T-Mobile) ?? Google Fi on App Store (Google Fi) ?? Call Guardian on App Store (US Cellular) Third-party apps (free): ?? Should I Answer (no data collected) ?? Call Control (some data collected) ?? Hiya (quite a lot of data collected) ?? Truecaller (a lot of data collected) ?? Robokiller (a lot of data collected) Your iPhone's built-in settings: ?? Block numbers you know are spam ?? Silence all unknown callers ?? Turn on “do not disturb” mode These settings don't stop spam calls per se—they just make them less annoying or noticeable.

What are Prompt Injection Attacks? ??? Hackers trick #GenAI into ignoring safety rules by disguising malicious inputs as normal prompts. This can lead to leaked data, misinformation, or worse. Here's the lowdown on prompt injections: ?? #Hackers or tricksters manipulate generative #AI systems by feeding them malicious inputs disguised as legitimate user prompts. ?? They often slip sneaky commands into innocent-looking text that the AI doesn’t recognize. ?? They try to override the AI's original programming, getting it to do something usually forbidden. So the next time you chat with an #AIassistant and try to “Ignore all security protocols," you're attempting to inject new instructions that override the safety protocols. While this is fun and games for most of us, bad actors out there use these kinds of attacks to get AI to prioritize one set of instructions over others. #dataprivacy

Dutch journalist?Alexander Kl?pping?tested real-time AI facial recognition glasses, showing how quickly they can identify a stranger’s name, employer, and more. A glimpse into the future of tech—or a privacy concern? ???? #ai?#facialrecognition?#privacy?#dataprivacy?#cybersecurity

?? Love is in the air… and so are romance scams! It's Valentine’s Day ?? and scammers know it. According to Sumsub’s 2024 Identity Fraud Report, romance scams more than double in February ???? ?? These #scammers are experts at emotional manipulation—they’ll make you feel special, earn your trust, and then suddenly need financial help. How to Stay Safe from Romance Scams? ?? Watch for red flags? Romance scammers move fast—declaring love within days, avoiding video calls, and making excuses to never meet in person. If it feels rushed or too good to be true, it probably is. Stay skeptical and trust your instincts! ?? Never send money? No matter how convincing their story is—medical emergencies, travel costs, or “investment opportunities”—never send money, gift cards, or crypto to someone you’ve only met online. If they ask, it’s almost guaranteed to be a scam. ?? Verify their identity? Scammers steal photos from real people to build fake profiles. Do a reverse image search to check if their picture appears elsewhere. If they get defensive when you ask for a video call, that’s a major red flag! ?? Be cautious of long-distance love Many scammers claim to be overseas for work, military service, or a special project. If they always have an excuse for why they can’t meet in person, question their intentions. Distance can be a scammer’s best friend. ?? Protect your personal info Scammers don’t just want your money—they want your data too! Avoid sharing personal details like your home address, workplace, or financial info. The less they know, the safer you are. #dataprivacy #dataprotection #romancescam #fraud #ValentinesDay