Highly scalable content filtering and web threat solution to protect people from online harmful content.
Waterloo, Ontario
Joined May 2011
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Holiday shopping is just around the corner, and you may want to pass on getting that VR headset for your child. Learn why: protectkidsonline.ca/app/en/…
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AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery has progressed at a “frightening” rate as we’re now seeing the first convincing examples of AI videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Read our updated #AI report at iwf.org.uk/aireport
#ai #report #artificialintelligence
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Children under six are being manipulated into “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse while parents think they are playing safely on household devices. Our #BehindTheScreens Annual Report highlights the need for more protections online. Read more on our website. iwf.org.uk/annualreport2023
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Cybertip.ca has processed ~4K sexually explicit deepfake images of children in the past year. C3P's @SignyArnason explains we desperately need regulation. "There are serious traumatic repercussions for the impacted teen... we need people to take this more seriously."
There's been an increase in deep fakes involving explicit images and videos of children and teens reported across the country. @TeriFikowski has more. #yyc #calgary calgary.ctvnews.ca/video/c29…
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Reports to Cybertip.ca involving Discord surged by 284% in the past 2 years. Predators are using Discord & similar platforms to talk to youth in DMs & chat rooms. It’s important to talk to your kids about this – we have tips to start the convo: Cybertip.ca/alerts
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Biscuit, tea and a bit of online safety.
Get Smart About Smartphones by making chats about online safety an everyday thing.
Here are some helpful tips to show you how ⬇️
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#SmartphoneSafety #smartphones #parents #OnlineSafety
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Sexual predators are grooming children under six into performing acts of sexual abuse via phones or webcams. This is the first time we've recorded & published a full year’s data on self-generated imagery featuring children this young. #BehindTheScreens bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx9w…
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The IWF and NSPCC say tech platforms must do more to protect children online, especially if they intend to introduce end-to-end encryption, as confirmed sextortion cases soar. Read more: iwf.org.uk/news-media/news/t…
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“The people viewing and sharing and distributing this material need to know it is not a victimless crime. They are real children, suffering real abuse and sexual torture, the effects of which can linger a lifetime," said our CEO Susie Hargreaves. theguardian.com/society/2024…
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Hard to identify 👀 Even harder to stop 🛑 Bullying continues to be a problem which can ruin young lives: this week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide has expert advice for trusted adults on ways to support young people who are being bullied 🛡
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We are pleased to announce that Lightspeed Systems, Netsweeper and Smoothwall are the first filtering systems to be accredited under the new #filtering accreditation scheme provided by the UK Safer Internet Centre @lightspeedsys @netsweeper @Smoothwall saferinternet.org.uk/blog/uk…
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 💘🌹 Even young people can be looking for someone special – and with some teen dating apps boasting over 1 million users, the need to be aware of potential dangers is on the rise. This #WakeUpWednesday, we’re diving into the risks of online dating and relationships.
Download >> bit.ly/49fiUuj
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⏳5 days before #SID2024!
The 21st edition of #SaferInternetDay is approaching. Join us on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, as we unite globally 🌎 “Together for a better internet”!
Visit saferinternetday.org to find out how to get involved.
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"As #AI models improve and become more accessible, they will also become harder to police should they be used for illegal purposes, like creating CSAM, according to Dan Sexton, the chief technology officer of the Internet Watch Foundation. He says the world needs to agree on a solution fast." time.com/6590470/csam-ai-tec…
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Are you a parent or carer? To help protect young people from online sexual abuse, parents and carers should prioritise supportive strategies, as found by recent research by @IWFhotline & @PIERatARU. Head to our website to find out more ➡️ iwf.org.uk/pier-report.
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There’s been an increase in images and videos (recorded and live-streamed) of children groomed into sexual activity over a webcam by an abuser.
Parents and carers need to be aware of the risks to their children. Download our TALK resource to learn more: talk.iwf.org.uk.
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Our @sauerstephen_s on how yet another platform demonstrates the need for gov't regulation:
"We’ve been on the sidelines watching the industry do voluntary regulation for 25 yrs now. We know it’s just not working. We see far too many kids being exploited on these platforms.”
New investigation: Predators are using Twitch “clips” to record and share child abuse that occurs live on the site. We sent a selection of 1,100 clips to @CdnChildProtect, who identified dozens of egregious, stomach-turning clips involving minors. Story: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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🎵 “Check pitfalls with #WakeUpWednesday! Tra-la-la-la-laaa …” 🎵 Stressed about presents – or loved ones STAYING present? 📱🎁 We gift you some top tips for reducing your family’s screen time and enjoying a merry tech-free Christmas! 🎅
Download >> bit.ly/4ali6oH
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Meta received 20+ MILLION reports of child sexual abuse material shared on FB & Messenger last year.
Yet Meta chose to move to full encryption, meaning they can no longer report these crimes. Children are harmed & bear the consequences while Meta profits.
protectchildren.ca/en/press-…
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Prices plummeting 📉🛍 Scams soaring 📈💳 There are bags of #OnlineSafety pitfalls to watch out for on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help defend your dough while you discover the discounts 🛒
Download >> bit.ly/47JgQJF
