Colour-coded so you can see risk at a glance. Every alert tells you what changed and what to do next.
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MEDIUM
Policy
UK· Internet Matters2026-07-24
One year on from Ofcom's Protection of Children Codes — 52% of children still report online harm
Anniversary review finds meaningful progress on age checks but harmful content, contact risks and algorithmic amplification still widespread. Talk to your child about what they've seen this term.
What to do: Run Cyber Check-up together and revisit the Family Agreement.
HIGH
Enforcement
UK· Ofcom2026-07-22
Ofcom opens formal Section 12 investigation into TikTok child-safety duties
Regulator is assessing whether TikTok's risk assessment and safety measures adequately protect UK children from harmful content under the Online Safety Act. Expect tighter defaults over coming weeks.
What to do: Review your child's TikTok Family Pairing + Restricted Mode now.
MEDIUM
Policy
UK· UK Government2026-07-18
Under-16 social media ban consultation opens ahead of 2027 rollout
Government preparing legislation aligning with Australia-style age limits on major platforms. No change today, but discuss what a family transition would look like.
What to do: Read /report-directory and start planning alternative offline activities.
LOW
Age Assurance
UK· Ofcom2026-07-15
Age Assurance Report 2026: highly effective age checks now on 80%+ of covered adult services
Ofcom confirms sharp drop in under-18s reaching adult content on major sites. Reminder: teens may try VPNs — talk about why the rules exist rather than banning outright.
What to do: Enable device-level DNS filtering (NextDNS / Cloudflare Families).
HIGH
Scam
UK· Action Fraud2026-07-23
Fake Roblox 'Robux giveaway' Discord bots
Bots invite children to servers offering free Robux, then request logins. Review Discord friend requests and DM privacy.
What to do: Turn off DMs from non-friends in Discord; run Cyber Check-up.
CRITICAL
Sextortion
UK/EU· IWF2026-07-22
Sextortion scripts using AI-cloned voices
AI voice impersonations pressure young people into sending money or images. Never pay. Preserve evidence and report immediately.
What to do: Report to CEOP and the platform. Do not delete messages.
HIGH
Deepfake
UK· NSPCC2026-07-20
Deepfake nudes shared in school group chats
AI 'undressing' apps used against classmates. This is a criminal offence in the UK. Do not forward. Report to school and police.
What to do: Report via school safeguarding lead + 101 if under-18 imagery.
MEDIUM
Privacy
Global· Snap Inc.2026-07-18
Snapchat Snap Map reset locations after 12.98 update
A recent client update reset some accounts to share location with all friends. Re-enable Ghost Mode.
What to do: Snapchat → Settings → See My Location → Ghost Mode.
MEDIUM
Scam
UK· Which?2026-07-15
'Hi mum, new number' WhatsApp gift-card scam surge
Impersonators asking parents for iTunes / Amazon gift cards. Confirm on a known phone number before sending anything.
What to do: Verify with a voice call. Report to 7726.
HIGH
Grooming
UK· CEOP2026-07-12
Grooming attempts via Roblox private servers
Adults using private VIP servers to isolate children. Ask about who invites them and who else is in the game.
What to do: Enable Roblox Account Restrictions for under-13s.
LOW
Policy
UK· Ofcom2026-07-08
Online Safety Act age-check duties in force
Adult sites must run age assurance. Expect more VPN chatter in teen circles — talk about why the rules exist.
What to do: Discuss and set device-level DNS filtering.
MEDIUM
App Update
Global· Meta2026-07-05
Instagram Teen Accounts require opt-in for existing users
New teen defaults are stricter, but existing accounts must opt-in. Review settings this week.
What to do: Instagram → Settings → Teen Account.
CRITICAL
Malware
Global· NCSC2026-06-30
Malicious Minecraft mods stealing Microsoft logins
Fake mod packs on unofficial sites bundle credential-stealing code. Use only CurseForge / Modrinth verified mods.
What to do: Change Microsoft password + enable 2FA. Uninstall unknown mods.
LOW
Wellbeing
UK· YoungMinds2026-06-24
Late-night notifications linked to sleep loss in tweens
New study: 8–12s losing 45+ min sleep on notification-heavy nights. Consider Do Not Disturb 8pm–7am.
What to do: Set Focus / Digital Wellbeing schedules together.
