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To limit who can comment on a users images, the user will have to select the Options menu within the Instagram app and then scroll down to Settings.

New Instagram feature to help curb online abuse

The updated app will give users the power to curate comments and will also provide resources to improve mental health.

3 Oct 2017 12:10 AM IST

Cyber sleuths who have studied a recent Facebook patent filing believe the tech giant may be in the process of making a cellphone. (Photo:AFP)

Ugly and fat: Mumbai Police books man for sexual harassment over...

A 32-year-old woman, who works in a private firm, has approached the police with a complaint of sexual harassment on...

24 Nov 2017 3:15 PM IST

The platform has shared these info graphics for the same.

Facebook shares infographics on mechanisms to curb sexual harassment...

Taking cognizance of UN International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women, it is sharing mechanisms to deal...

26 Nov 2019 10:30 AM IST

The Instagram Reels will have the same vertical and full-screen format as regular Reel uploads. (Photo: PTI)

Instagram announces new features to protect users from online abuse

These features include the ability for people to limit comments and DM (direct message) requests during spikes of...

13 Aug 2021 10:41 AM IST

The IWF maintains a dynamic global list of websites and URLs which contain Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). (Representational Image)

Govt orders ISPs to block child sexual abuse content by Jul 31

The ministry of women and child development (WCD) on Friday issued an interim order to curb the online child sexual...

13 May 2017 7:58 AM IST

Twitter reported a net loss in the fourth quarter of $167 million, after a $90 million deficit in the corresponding period a year ago. Revenue in the quarter rose a modest one percent to $717 million.

Twitter to battle online abuse, thanks to its latest update

Social media website Twitter is known to tackle online harassment through various means.

13 Feb 2017 5:57 PM IST

Shivangi, has since then posted screenshots of the conversation on her social media page, which has received both shock and support from her friends and family. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mumbai girl faces online harassment, posts to name and shame offender

Medical student is approached by childhood acquaintance who makes lewd advances online, disgusted she posts everything...

13 Dec 2017 5:18 PM IST