For 10 years, Matthew Hardy harassed people online by creating fake social media accounts to spread lies about them.

His targets had very little in common - they varied in age, had unconnected jobs and were living in different areas when they were targeted.

However, one thing they all shared was a persistent paranoia, brought on by not knowing the identity of the person behind the accounts or why they were being targeted.

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The draft online safety bill would not stop the sharing of "insidious" images of child abuse and violence against women and girls, MPs have said.

The Commons culture committee warned the government its proposed legislation is not clear or robust enough.

Content which is currently technically legal, such as deepfake pornography, still needs addressing, they said.

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How creepy is that smart speaker, that fitness tracker, those wireless headphones? Mozilla created this guide to help you shop for safe, secure connected products.

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Are you worried that someone might be stalking you? The Suzy Lamplugh Trust understand that it can feel difficult seeking support and this tool is here to help you with the following:

• The law in relation to stalking and harassment in the United Kingdom
• Reporting stalking or harassment
• Effective gathering of evidence
• Improving your personal safety and that of your friends and family
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• Accessing local services such as housing, emotional support etc.

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Google is making it more difficult for people to spy on their significant others and exes. Effective Aug. 11, the search giant will ban ads on most stalkerware apps.

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Stalkerware - also known as spouseware - are powerful surveillance software programs typically sold openly online.

On a device, all messages can be read, screen activity recorded, GPS locations tracked and cameras used to spy on what an individual is doing.

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