- Jun082017
The myth of child sexual abuse happening ‘somewhere else’
There is a common misconception that the children in child sexual abuse material are primarily from Asia. However, our recent survey (NetClean Report 2016) show that the material that the police handle in their investigations primarily feature children from Europe and North America.
Anna Borgström - Apr272017
The myth of the harmless hands-off offender
60-85 per cent of those who look at child sexual abuse material also commit hands-on sexual offences against children. It is a myth that there is a large group of hands-off offenders that are no danger to children.
Anna Borgström - Apr092017
Efforts to stop child sexual abuse material – a hygiene factor
By Anna Borgström in BusinessSeveral Internet Service Providers have committed to blocking websites on the open internet that are known to contain child sexual abuse material. In Sweden, there is a collaboration between the Internet Service Providers and the Swedish Police to reinforce this.
Anna Borgström - Apr052017
The future is here — The Internet of Things
The first End Violence Against Children Summit sought to demonstrate leadership, build political will and increase knowledge on how to prevent, detect and treat violence against children – a global priority set out in 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Christian Berg - Mar132017
New report highlights importance of fighting child sexual abuse material
New report highlights how important the fight against the dissemination of child sexual abuse material really is.
Anna Borgström - Feb032017
Doing business the right way
In January, Interpol announced that they have identified 10,000 child victims of online sexual abuse in their International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) image database.
Anna Borgström - Jan172017
How can businesses help prevent the sexual exploitation of children online?
That will be discussed at World Economic Forum in Davos, starting today. Ericsson is one of the driving forces behind the issue, co-hosting an event on the subject together with the UN Foundation.
Anna Borgström - Dec202016
The NetClean Report 2016 – a unique insight into the fight against online Child Sexual Abuse.
In this, my last blog for NetClean, I want to highlight the recent NetClean report (2016). It is a unique report involving 360 police officers from 26 countries who answered questions and shared insights into their work…
Fredrik Frejme - Nov012016
Together we can ‘make a difference’
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsAt the beginning of the month we hosted our second annual event to discuss how we can better collaborate to tackle industry wide issues surrounding child sexual exploitation.
Fredrik Frejme - Oct122016
Sustainable brands don’t stop at the environment
By Anna Borgström in NetClean LabsLast week I had the pleasure of taking part in a panel event at Copenhagen’s Sustainable Brands event to talk with industry peers about how companies can help interrupt and end the demand for commercial child sexual exploitation. This included discussions around both sex trafficking and child sexual abuse.
Anna Borgström - Aug172016
NSPCC raises concerns over online image sharing
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsThe rise of social media channels has normalised image sharing online. In fact, The NetClean Report suggests that more self-produced material of a sexual nature is being shared on social media networks than ever before. This week the NSPCC revealed findings that indicated 1,400 annual calls have been made to counsellors about sharing naked pictures and videos online.
Fredrik Frejme - Aug032016
Unearthing the web – the good, the bad and the ugly
By Christian Berg in NetClean LabsTechnical advances have unreservedly transformed our lives. Technology has changed the way we communicate, travel, learn and even find love. The internet alone has given rise to a worldwide community and a forum for the mass exchange of information. It’s a place people can turn to for inspiration, idea sharing and keeping in contact with friends, regardless of their location. In turn, we perceive it as a force for good, offering overwhelming opportunity for collaboration and education.
Christian Berg - Jul182016
‘End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence and torture against children’
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsEvery year, in the first week of July, the major political event – Almedalen Week – takes place in Sweden.
Fredrik Frejme - Jul062016
Child sexual offenders hide behind anonymisation technologies
By Christian Berg in NetClean LabsAnonymisation technologies continue to be a crucial challenge for police and digital investigators when it comes to identifying offenders who have produced and circulated child sexual abuse material.
Christian Berg - Jun302016
A society in the dark
By Christian Berg in NetClean LabsLast week, the NSPCC released its annual ‘How safe are our children? 2016’ report. The report suggests that the Internet used in eight cases of child sex abuse every day. However, we feel that this latest number from the NSPCC is merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the actual volume of child sexual abuse cases that have occurred online and go unreported to the police.
Christian Berg - Jun152016
Child Sexual Abuse Crime – the real insider threat touching all pockets of today’s business
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsOften ‘insider threats’ are thought of as the typically unwitting evasion of security protocols by employees taking steps to improve productivity. This can be anything from storing private data using Dropbox or forwarding confidential details to a personal email account, without any thought for data security.
Fredrik Frejme - Jun012016
The scale of child sexual abuse is largely misunderstood in society
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsThe public, and in many cases even decision-makers in businesses and public authority organisations, are unaware of the extent of the problem of child sexual abuse material happening in our society and local communities. This view is backed by 8 in 10 police officers in our global survey.
Fredrik Frejme - May252016
Sentences are too lenient for child sex offenders
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsWhile we are beginning to see more public awareness on the issues surrounding child sexual abuse, the case against offenders remains weak. Police forces and investigators around the world have voiced their opinions, saying that sentences for child sexual abuse crime are too lenient, and that the legal system is not efficient in stopping child sexual abuse crime
Fredrik Frejme - May182016
Perpetrator identification must be a priority in investigations
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsIn my last blog we looked at the benefits of victim identification. Organisations like Project VIC, of which Griffeye is a founding partner, are working with police and forensic investigators, Europol and Interpol to analyse images and videos in order to track down individuals involved in child sexual abuse cases.
Fredrik Frejme - May112016
Project VIC demonstrates why identifying victims must be a priority
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsThe number of children at risk from sexual exploitation is on the rise, yet many investigators do not have the time to give priority to the work that is needed to identify victims.
Fredrik Frejme - May052016
Take a LEAP of faith and improve collaboration
By Anna Borgström in NetClean LabsOnline child sexual exploitation is a growing concern around the world and the issue is becoming more severe than ever before. It has never been easier for perpetrators to make contact with innocent children, to share images of abuse and encourage others to commit these hideous crimes.
Anna Borgström - Apr212016
Strength in numbers: joining forces to create a safer society
By Anna Borgström in NetClean LabsIn the world of child sexual abuse, the waters are always muddied. With new methods of criminal activity arising and a vast array of technological advances to thwart them, it’s a field that is always evolving.
Anna Borgström - Apr122016
More self-produced material is being shared on social media
By Christian Berg in NetClean LabsThe fact that adults with sexual interest in children would choose to approach these young victims on social media is not a new concept. What has changed in recent years is the quantity of social platforms and how easy, quick and ‘private’ it has become to share images and videos via mobile phones and tablet computers.
Christian Berg - Mar292016
Mobile phones and videos are becoming increasingly common in the investigations
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsReliance on mobile technology has grown exponentially in the last decade. Our CEO Christian Berg recently tested out the new range mobile devices and innovations at Mobile World Congress and is thrilled by the exciting new possibilities that these new technologies will bring.
Fredrik Frejme - Mar222016
The material is becoming more severe and victims are getting younger
By Fredrik Frejme in NetClean LabsNo parent would want to see their child hurt or in despair. Yet, thousands of children are being sexually abused every single day. They may be living in foreign countries far far away, being trafficked across the seas, or sitting next door to you in your neighbourhood.
Fredrik Frejme
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