We help registries stop their top-level domains (TLDs) from being abused and used to host criminal child sexual abuse imagery.
Child protection groups warn there’s nothing to stop imagery sent to Edwards from spreading further on WhatsApp.
After years of ignoring pleas to sign up to child protection schemes, the controversial messaging app Telegram has agreed to work with an internationally recognised body to stop the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
The Home Office said fake images are being used to blackmail children and force them to livestream further abuse.
The Internet Watch Foundation says criminal gangs are finding ‘safe havens’ to harbour abuse imagery in EU countries.
Internet Watch Foundation’s (IWF) newest Member to alert safety and security officials of illegal online content on social media, in real-time.
The IWF is one of the most effective hotlines in the world at removing child sexual abuse imagery from the internet, but this has only been possible thanks to the key international partnerships.
Telegram’s CEO was arrested in relation to an investigation into an unnamed person involving claims of “complicity” in distributing child sexual abuse material.
Explore IWF's 2024 data on online child sexual abuse imagery, highlighting key trends, challenges and collaborative efforts to enhance online safety.
Last month the UK Protection of children’s Codes came into force, requiring online platforms to prevent children from encountering harm online.