Forms of tech-based abuse
- image-based abuse
- sexual harassment
- deepfake sexual imagery
- cyber abuse, trolling, online threats and intimidation
- tech-facilitated coercive control
- doxing
- cyberstalking
- immersive tech
- grooming
- sexual exploitation and extortion
- impersonation
These behaviours are not new, but the scale, speed and sophistication of abuse has increased in recent years. Online harm often has serious real-world consequences, including escalation to physical violence, reputational damage, and impacts on employment, safety and mental health.
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