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New IWF Member aims to 'help find innovative solutions' to the spread of online child sexual abuse material

New IWF Member aims to 'help find innovative solutions' to the spread of online child sexual abuse material

'Many of the security challenges that concern us all are too big for any single organization to handle alone' say F-Secure.

12 November 2021 News
IWF analysts finding fifteen times more child sexual abuse content online than they were ten years ago

IWF analysts finding fifteen times more child sexual abuse content online than they were ten years ago

Expert analysts have taken action against 200,000 websites containing child sexual abuse material this year – a record amount for the charity.

12 November 2021 News
Millions of child abuse images to be wiped from internet by Cambs taskforce

Millions of child abuse images to be wiped from internet by Cambs taskforce

Internet Watch Foundation in Cambridgeshire Live | IWF in the News

10 November 2021 IWF In The News
New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

New tool to help children prevent nude images from being shared on internet

Report Remove in Mail Online | IWF in the News

10 November 2021 IWF In The News
New IWF members aim to help fight to rid the internet of child sexual abuse images and videos

New IWF members aim to help fight to rid the internet of child sexual abuse images and videos

'Partnerships like this are absolutely key in bringing together the best expertise, best tools, and best people to prioritise the safety of children.'

3 November 2021 News
Major telecom provider Globe becomes latest company to join IWF efforts to fight child sexual abuse on the internet

Major telecom provider Globe becomes latest company to join IWF efforts to fight child sexual abuse on the internet

A new partnership between the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and a major provider of telecommunications services in the Philippines, Globe Telecom Inc. (Globe), will help keep children safer online worldwide at a critical moment.

1 November 2021 News
UK Safer Internet Centre receives £5.1m funding ‘lifeline’ from Nominet to help protect children from online abuse, sexual exploitation, and bullying

UK Safer Internet Centre receives £5.1m funding ‘lifeline’ from Nominet to help protect children from online abuse, sexual exploitation, and bullying

Funding pledge includes dedicated funding of £300k for R&D to ensure UK SIC evolves with the ever-changing online environment.

29 October 2021 News
‘It’s a window into the child’s abuse. Thank goodness there is a stop button for us.’ A day in the life of an IWF analyst

‘It’s a window into the child’s abuse. Thank goodness there is a stop button for us.’ A day in the life of an IWF analyst

'Lillian' said the task can be immensely challenging, but is ultimately very rewarding.

28 October 2021 Blog
Award 'testament to hard work of staff' as IWF campaigns to warn parents and children about online grooming

Award 'testament to hard work of staff' as IWF campaigns to warn parents and children about online grooming

The Gurls out Loud campaign, aimed at teenage girls, and the Home Truths campaign, aimed at parents, set out to address the startling increase in reports of self-generated sexual abuse imagery of children.

18 October 2021 News
A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images

A New System Is Helping Crack Down on Child Sex Abuse Images

IWF in the News - Wired

7 October 2021 IWF In The News
IWF urges Apple not to abandon new plans to help keep children safe online

IWF urges Apple not to abandon new plans to help keep children safe online

The IWF is among the signatories to two letters to the company.

23 September 2021 News
Tech companies must not encrypt platforms unless guarantees can be made on child safety, MPs warn

Tech companies must not encrypt platforms unless guarantees can be made on child safety, MPs warn

MPs say new legislation will be an opportunity to make the internet a safer place for children, but warn that social media companies must be more ‘pro-active’ in improving platforms.

13 September 2021 News