All news on the topic: internet freedom

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Three red flag signs that your Gmail has been hacked as Google issues warning
Google is soon set to delete millions of unused accounts - but before doing so, they’ve issued detailed guidance to check whether your account is currently safe from hackers
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One in five Brits feel they are being left behind due to lack of digital skills
Nearly four in ten have faced challenges due to not being 'tech savvy' enough - and 14% have even felt 'digitally illiterate' at times
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Typical Brit uses the internet to complete 90 tasks a DAY, study finds
Some of the top tasks that require online access include managing finances, replying to emails, and shopping, according to the research
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Over 1.5 million UK homes currently living without data connection, report shows
To highlight the issue, Katie Piper has created the world's first “infinite” children's e-book - shining a light on the importance of digital connectivity for kids
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Top 30 technical terms that leave over-65s baffled - including smishing and URL
One in six say they can't wrap their head around jargon such as hyperlink, ransomware, and USB-C – with one in ten saying it would be easier to learn a foreign language
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Parents share top 10 rules they set to make sure their child is safe online
The rules include never accepting requests from a stranger, and never sharing personal information, such as their address
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A million people cut back or cancel internet packages in cost of living crisis
A House of Lords committee has raised fears about 'digital exclusion' as families try to cut bills with household budgets hammered by inflation and rising mortgage costs
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Parents believe their kids know more than them about technology by 12 years old
Safer Internet Day is today (February 7th) - and three in five parents believe they were more 'digitally savvy' to better protect their kids online
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Kids as young as six donate money to online streamers without parents knowing
Nearly a quarter of children who donate money do so every day - and a third of parents have had to restrict their kids' access to the internet
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Average adult reckons they could only last five hours without their mobile phone
Over half use their mobile phone daily to access the internet - and seven in ten say they would struggle to manage their life without doing so