Further Research

Read a further range of articles from both The Independent and The Guardian focusing on different aspects of social media and technology that I have already looked into.

Has Technology Killed Romance?

Made the process a lot faster - people now more active in seeking out matches rather than relying on chance encounters.
Argues the notion of 'the chase' and 'chivalry' has be eroded away due to technology.
People are now more forward - however you could argue this in a positive rather than negative light.
On a more positive note it also argues that it allows you to meet people, possibly better matches, that you never would have been able to meet other wise due to transcending immediate geographical boundaries.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/dating/advice/has-technology-killed-romance-8511647.html

Financial  Scams

Less interesting and in depth than other articles I've read but quite shocking (could be argued purposefully so given that it's intended to get readers to click the link).
Details the rate of financial scams are committed, many of which online.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/financial-scam-takes-place-every-15-seconds-in-uk-a7317561.html

Weeping Angel

Various different online platforms reported the revaluation earlier this year that the technology now exists and is being deployed by the CIA which can covertly access any internet enabled devices and turn them in to permanent surveillance devices.
Most shocking aspect was the insidious nature by which this happens given that they make your devices appear to be off whilst actually still recording what is around them.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/07/cia-targeting-devices-smartphones-pc-tv-wikileaks