Sadism, sextortion and terror: The global push to stop the rise in threats targeting young victims
Australian police and Five Eyes allies are urging major tech companies to help combat a disturbing rise in online networks targeting young women with sadism and self-harm
Australian police are joining forces with their Five Eyes international allies to demand that major technology companies take action against a disturbing rise in online crime. The global coalition is pushing for tech platforms to help combat these escalating threats, which are increasingly targeting young and vulnerable victims.[1][2]
According to law enforcement, the surge in digital crime includes threats of sadism, sextortion, and terror. This includes young men utilizing online networks to encourage sadism and self-harm among their targets, who are primarily young women, prompting authorities to seek urgent cooperation from big tech firms to disrupt these dangerous networks.[1][2]
