'Game-changing’ chatbot to target people trying to access child sexual abuse online
The aim is for the new chatbot to “target” users before they actually commit a criminal offence.
14 October 2020
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IWF Hotline Manager wins Unsung Hero Award for 'profound' contribution to keeping the internet safe
Chris Hughes leads a team of analysts whose job is to assess images and videos of suspected child sexual abuse to help get them removed from the internet.
12 October 2020
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Government says new online harms legislation is expected to be ready next year
Digital Minister Caroline Dinenage said the welfare of children is central to the Government’s approach on tackling online harms.
8 October 2020
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‘Disturbing’ rise in videos of children who have been groomed into filming their own abuse
Videos and images where children have been manipulated into recording their own abuse now make up nearly half of all the material removed from the internet by IWF analysts.
7 October 2020
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New reporting portal to address ‘critical’ need to keep children safe in Ghana
The IWF worked with the National Cyber Security Centre in the Ghanaian government, and UNICEF Ghana, to get the vital portal up and running.
1 October 2020
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‘Vital ally’ joins fight against online child sexual abuse
“Over lockdown, children have been online even more and they are all on devices. It is important they know what is going on, and about the possible dangers.”
25 September 2020
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Gamer’s 24-hour gaming marathon smashes fundraising target
Melissa Thompson, who suffered abuse as a child, organised the mammoth gaming session to raise money for the IWF
22 September 2020
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Cote d’Ivoire portal is another step in making the internet safer for everyone
“This is an important step in making the internet a safer place for everybody, wherever they are in the world.”
17 September 2020
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A new partnership between the IWF and cybersecurity giant Avast will help tackle “extremely challenging” issue of online child sexual abuse material
The Internet Watch Foundation has announced is welcoming cyber security providers Avast as a member.
4 September 2020
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Call for new Trustee to help IWF protect children in battle for online safety
The IWF is looking for someone who may not have previous Board experience to help bring a fresh perspective
28 August 2020
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