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 such […]
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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
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In an interconnected world where borders blur and technologies advance at an exponential pace, countries face an array of challenges that demand collective solutions. From the rise of terrorism and radicalization to the surge of illegal online gambling and uncollected tax revenue, governments worldwide must address these issues effectively to safeguard their societies and foster
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In 2022, 199,363 of the URLs the IWF confirmed as child sexual abuse material contained images and videos made and/or shared via an internet connected device with a camera. The amount of this material has increased nine per cent compared to 2021. The internet has brought about tremendous opportunities for global connectivity and knowledge-sharing, but
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In the digital age, the need to protect individuals, particularly minors, from accessing explicit content online has become increasingly important. While various methods exist to address this issue, content filtering emerges as a superior approach when compared to age verification. Age verification laws have been a popular topic of discussion when it comes to regulating
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According to a 2019 survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13.2% of students carried a weapon at least once during the 30 days prior to being surveyed, 7.4% reported they had been threatened or injured with a weapon, and 21.9% reported that they were in a physical fight. Predicting certain behavior
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Cybertip.ca, the national tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children, says they have seen an 88% increase in reports of online exploitation, including sextortion, since the pandemic began. We live in an era where almost every child has access to a smart phone or tablet, making sexting and sextortion a huge risk for
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With so many social media apps trending every year, it’s not surprising that parents have a tough time keeping up with their tweens and teens online habits. Let’s be real – parents just don’t have the time to sit there and scroll through videos for hours, but if there’s one thing we know they’re concerned
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Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime isn’t just about crossing borders and forced labor, it’s a growing epidemic that consumes a hidden figure between 20 million and 40 million people worldwide. It is so common, and many of the victims go unnoticed. The harsh reality is, it is very likely that
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The digital landscape is constantly evolving, so while the internet provides students with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow, it can also expose them to new dangers that we may not be fully aware of. It’s become more important than ever to become familiar and reevaluate the tools we have to protect students from harm on the internet, such as the 4C’s of online safety. This is the first
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