Sadism, sextortion and terror: The global push to stop the rise in threats targeting young victims
Law enforcement agencies are uniting to pressure technology companies to combat a rise in online networks targeting young women with sextortion, sadism, and self-harm
Australian police are joining forces with their international Five Eyes allies to demand that major technology companies assist in combating a disturbing rise in online crime. This collaborative global push is aimed at stopping the escalation of threats that target young victims, focusing on the severe psychological and physical dangers posed by digital networks.[1][2]
According to authorities, the rise in crime includes instances of young men utilizing online networks to actively encourage sadism and self-harm among their targets, who are primarily young women. The initiative seeks to address these critical issues of sadism, sextortion, and terror by holding big tech platforms accountable for the safety of their users.[1][2]
