Author: Social Media Threats
There are many times in life when things are funny and a joke until they’re not, and the uptick in doxing/swatting along with hoax social media threats may seem like an innocent prank on the surface, but it’s really not. Unfortunately creating chaos isn’t going to be funny and secure a cool position in the yearbook but instead make you look goofy and, in the worst case scenario, end up in jail/prison. An article published 2 days ago (8/6/25) by WTAJ in Pennsylvania covers this topic perfectly and they bring up good points, including this:”A hoax threat of violence, whether…
The world is a wild place today and it’s unfortunate to see kids who are forced to attend school – whether they like it or not – being put in precarious situations where threats are continuously present and such obligation can be fatal if the proper security measures aren’t put in place. And history shows exactly that. Tennessee Lookout provided an interesting breakdown of a local issue taking place that led to multiple arrests after social media posts and eludes to where things are headed in the future. They stated: “Mitchell, who is running for election to Tennessee’s 7th Congressional…
Reflecting on data our analysts have gathered from the first two quarters of 2025, it will be interesting to see how companies are potentially impacted in 2026 when social media volatility continues to proliferate. The fluctuations we are seeing mainly stem from internal teams at companies that are resistant to change while at the same time leadership recognized a need to change to keep up with the times. And not only meet expectations but exceed them. Social media threats to businesses come from a variety of angles, and the magic ultimately is derived from how companies across all verticals handle…
Our team of journalists and researchers have been looking into the impact of social media on mental health and new insights along with infographics from Statista and others paint a good picture of what’s really going on in the world today. Let’s dig into it more. First and foremost, we can all agree social has produced a profound impact on younger generations which will continue to proliferate over time, and with such we can only anticipate problems from the past/current being exacerbated. Statista does a fantastic job covering such in this post: Social Media: The Biggest Threat to Teens’ Mental…
As another example of threats voiced on social media which could have lead to tragedy, a man in Dayton, Ohio was arrested after “saying he was organizing mobs to kill people in Cincinnati” according to the FBI, and it’s ultimately their work that thwarted this. The world has become both an interesting and volatile place due to the introduction of social media 20+ years ago and now AI playing a role in many ways, which comes with its own complexities, and also a false sense of anonymity that leads to wild things being posted whether true or not. And that’s…
We are living in the digital age today and social media has become a cornerstone of modern life connecting billions of people across the globe while at the same time delivering a platform for self-expression, open communication and so much more, however beneath the surface lies a murky underworld of threats that have emerged which our team of journalists has been studying. From misinformation to cyberbullying, the dangers on social media today are both prevalent and concerning whether you’re a local school in a suburb worried about threats or a global corporation that recognizes how XYZ on social media can…
This article is something that has been in the works and hits on what the food industry is facing today when it comes to social media along with how to combat issues that are outside of your control as an investor, owner or operator in this space. And there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Social media has become a wild place today and online threats are commonplace now, especially when it comes to social media threats aimed at schools, but what’s the solution? As a team of social media researchers and journalists we are always looking for solutions to problems, especially when it comes to finding ways to make the world a better place, and that includes listening, learning and adapting to everything around us while documenting what we’re seeing on the ground. In particular, the impact social media is having on the world today ranging from doing things that are great and making…