Australian authorities warn of rising "sadistic sextortion" targeting children as young as 12.

Australian authorities, including the Australian Federal Police, have warned about a rising trend of "sadistic sextortion," where children as young as 12 are coerced into creating sexual and violent content online. Offenders, often peers, pressure victims to produce explicit material for group acceptance, threatening to share it unless more content is provided. This warning coincides with National Child Protection Week, aimed at raising awareness of child abuse and online safety.

September 06, 2024
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