At Netsweeper, our data shows that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is a growing problem. We monitor and sort over 150 million new websites that come online each day for our clients, and our data shows that child exploitation sites have quadrupled since the pandemic began. Online predators and human traffickers are taking advantage of …
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The internet can be an incredible resource for children, providing them access to an abundance of information. But in this era of technology, social media platforms make it easy for children to connect with others, including predators who are using the internet to target young kids. In the past, it was common for child predators to stalk …
Children are online at a younger age than ever, and for longer — according to Tech Advisor, children’s mobile phone usage has nearly doubled since the pandemic began. While we have data protection laws in place to protect children’s privacy online, it’s important that we teach ourselves and the children in our care how to use the internet safely, and the 4C’s can help you protect child data. …
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How often have you felt distracted, occupied, or even disconnected from those in your household, and not think it was a big deal? Pay attention parents! You may think that your children are safer now than ever because of the stay-at-home order and travel restrictions, but in reality, they are more susceptible to an even …
At Netsweeper, our data shows that child exploitation, cybercrime, and illicit content are on the rise on the internet – child exploitation sites alone have quadrupled since the pandemic again, and the Internet Watch Foundation has seen a 77% increase in the amount of self-generated child sexual abuse content. Now more than ever, web filtering has become a necessity to protect users on the internet.
COVID-19 has been big business for child exploitation. So, I wasn’t surprised to see news reports about the alleged non-consensual porn, child-sex abuse and rape on the website Pornhub — a Quebec-based company with a huge global following.
According to the Global Threat Assessment 2021, 54% of children globally have experienced at least one harmful online sexual encounter in their lifetime. Our Gen Z’s and Alpha’s entire lives are digital. Children grow up immersed in social media, their academic and social lives have gone from in person to online, and technology has kept …
There is nothing new about written laws — they have been around for thousands of years, and they predate paper. The internet has changed the landscape and governments are now struggling to enforce the law of the land on the internet. Since the digital introduction of business on the internet, existing laws have rarely been enforced online. Governments have traditionally only taken …
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At one point bullying used to be much different than what it is now. It used to take the form of shoving someone on the playground, picking someone last to be on your dodgeball team, or not making room at your table in the cafeteria. But in today’s world, bullying takes on a whole other …
Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) is a distressing and deeply concerning issue that has emerged as a growing challenge worldwide. With the rapid advancement of technology and the pervasive nature of the internet, the distribution and consumption of CSAM have reached alarming proportions. The internet has provided an unprecedented platform for the dissemination of CSAM, …
In an ever-evolving world fraught with scams and fraud, the battle countries face to safeguard financial integrity and trust has never been more critical. Strengthening legislation and regulation emerges as a powerful weapon in the arsenal against these deceptive tactics. Deceitful individuals and organized criminal networks have harnessed the power of the digital age to …
