Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says

CANDIDATE · 2026-07-13 · Australia · Media & Information · signal 8/10

Australia's eSafety Commissioner reported significant gaps in how major tech platforms address online sexual extortion, with over 2,000 complaints made in six months. The platforms, including Instagram and WhatsApp, are failing to implement adequate detection and prevention measures against sextortion, which is a form of blackmail involving threats to share intimate content. The report highlights the need for better safeguards and proactive measures to protect users, particularly minors.

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