Experts warn of rise in sadistic online exploitation of vulnerable children
Child safety experts warned of a global surge in sadistic online exploitation, with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children receiving over 3,000 reports in 2025, a 125% increase year-over-year. Predators target vulnerable teens on social media and gaming platforms, coercing them into producing child sexual abuse material or self-harm.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 22:50 UTC
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