German .de domain ‘ruthlessly’ targeted by criminal gangs profiting from the sale of child sexual abuse images and videos
IWF analysts say ‘insidious’ commercial child sexual abuse sites are driving more and more extreme content online.
From working with UK schools to protect students online, the software developer takes the next step and joins IWF in the fight against illegal content online.
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'The Minister of State for Security, James Brokenshire and the Minister for Safeguarding, Victoria Atkins engaged the Internet Watch Foundation on the threat during the pandemic.'
Tamsin McNally, Hotline Manager at the IWF, appeared live on National BBC Breakfast news to warn about the increasing prevalence of “sextortion” online.
New pilot shows way for smaller platforms to play big part in online safety.
Digital Minister Caroline Dinenage said the welfare of children is central to the Government’s approach on tackling online harms.
IWF wants to help young people stay safe online by making sure you know what to do if you accidentally see sexual images or videos of someone you think might be under 18.
Predators are often early adopters of technology,” says Sarah Smith, chief technology officer at the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a UK child abuse hotline. “It’s an arms race, we have to be constantly horizon-scanning.”
Prof Hany Farid says all online services should adopt idea backed by GCHQ and National Cybersecurity Centre