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October 7, 2022 7:27 PM
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Parents, teachers demand Instagram stop gossip accounts that promote bullying - Mashable.com

Parents, teachers demand Instagram stop gossip accounts that promote bullying - Mashable.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Known as "tea," "confessions," or gossip accounts, these Instagram pages can subject students and teachers to severe bullying.

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September 12, 2022 3:35 PM
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FBI warns hackers are targeting K-12 schools and potentially your student’s personal data – Fox23.com

FBI warns hackers are targeting K-12 schools and potentially your student’s personal data – Fox23.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

The federal government warns K-12 are facing a growing threat from cyberhackers.

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June 8, 2021 1:59 PM
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Paedophile in Birmingham sold footage of child abuse as 'boxsets' | Express.co.uk

Paedophile in Birmingham sold footage of child abuse as 'boxsets' | Express.co.uk | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

A PAEDOPHILE targeted nearly 2,000 people worldwide to commit online sexual offences - and then sold sick footage as "boxsets".

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April 18, 2021 8:26 PM
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Government puts Facebook under pressure to stop end-to-end encryption over child abuse risks - ComputerWeekly.com

Government puts Facebook under pressure to stop end-to-end encryption over child abuse risks - ComputerWeekly.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

The Home Secretary Priti Patel will use a conference organised by the NSPCC today to warn that end-to-end encryption will severely erode the ability of tech companies to police illegal content, including child abuse and terrorism.

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February 23, 2021 8:12 PM
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Facebook tests new tools to detect and remove content showing child sexual abuse | Daily Mail Online

Facebook tests new tools to detect and remove content showing child sexual abuse | Daily Mail Online | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
Facebook is testing new tools to combat child abuse on its platform. Pop-ups appear when people use search terms associated with the abuse or when users attempt to share such content.
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January 31, 2021 9:25 PM
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Sex Criminals Use Bitcoin. So Do the Police. - ForeignPolicy.com

Sex Criminals Use Bitcoin. So Do the Police. - ForeignPolicy.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
Cryptocurrencies offer vast potential for catching sexual predators—but it remains mostly untapped.
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January 19, 2021 7:41 PM
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7 Face Federal Charges For Child Porn As Operation Clean Sweep Is ‘Just Beginning’ - NewsOn6.com

7 Face Federal Charges For Child Porn As Operation Clean Sweep Is ‘Just Beginning’ - NewsOn6.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Seven people accused of distributing or having child pornography are facing federal charges. The U.S. Attorney’s office said “Operation Clean Sweep” is just the beginning.

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January 4, 2021 12:33 PM
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COVID-19: Isolated youth face more cyberbullying and online crimes | Vancouver Sun

COVID-19: Isolated youth face more cyberbullying and online crimes | Vancouver Sun | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
A decade after online predators stalked Amanda Todd, her mother says there's more help for teens. But cyber crimes have risen during COVID.
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October 4, 2022 6:30 PM
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Landmark U.S.-UK Data Access Agreement Enters into Force | OPA | Department of Justice

Landmark U.S.-UK Data Access Agreement Enters into Force | OPA | Department of Justice | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

The Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Access to Electronic Data for the Purpose of Countering Serious Crime (“Data Access Agreement” or “Agreement”) entered into force today.

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November 30, 2021 8:11 PM
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Pine Bush mom warns Facebook users of hackers using child exploitation images to disable accounts - HudsonValleyNews12.com

Pine Bush mom warns Facebook users of hackers using child exploitation images to disable accounts - HudsonValleyNews12.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

A Pine Bush mother is warning people of what appears to be an international scam affecting Facebook users after hackers used child exploitation images to disable her account....

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June 8, 2021 1:56 PM
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Australia urged to take control of Cocos .cc internet domain to foil scammers and child abuse sites | The Guardian

Australia urged to take control of Cocos .cc internet domain to foil scammers and child abuse sites | The Guardian | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Cocos (Keeling) Islands suffix is one of the most commonly used top-level domains for hosting child abuse material, researchers say...

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March 9, 2021 11:09 PM
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West Plains, Mo. man arrested in cyber crime investigation - KY3.com

West Plains, Mo. man arrested in cyber crime investigation - KY3.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

Within 48 hours a man was arrested for crimes involving a child by the West Plains Police Department. He is currently in jail without bond.

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January 31, 2021 9:41 PM
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Vulnerable children most at risk from online harm, report finds | The Guardian

Vulnerable children most at risk from online harm, report finds | The Guardian | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
Parents, schools and tech companies urged to find ways to protect children without removing their internet access...
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January 20, 2021 8:17 PM
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WhatsApp bans 250k accounts over child sex abuse images every month | Daily Mail Online

WhatsApp bans 250k accounts over child sex abuse images every month | Daily Mail Online | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook, has become a hotbed for criminality as texts sent on its platform are encrypted, meaning police are blind to the scale of child abuse images being shared.
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January 12, 2021 5:29 PM
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‘Grave threat’ to children from predatory internet groomers as online child sexual abuse material soars to record levels | Internet Watch Foundation

‘Grave threat’ to children from predatory internet groomers as online child sexual abuse material soars to record levels | Internet Watch Foundation | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it

A record number of reports of online child sexual abuse have been processed by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF).

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January 1, 2021 11:12 PM
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Cybercrimes from ‘sextortion’ to love scams surge, scammers prey on young spending more time online amid Covid-19 pandemic - SCMP.com

Cybercrimes from ‘sextortion’ to love scams surge, scammers prey on young spending more time online amid Covid-19 pandemic - SCMP.com | Operation Phobos | Scoop.it
Youngest victim was an 11-year-old boy who sent naked photos to a scammer and was blackmailed out of HK$2,500, while biggest case involved HK$350,000.
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