Young men lead sextortion complaints as Australia seeks better online protections
Australia's eSafety regulator reported that young men, especially those aged 18 to 24, accounted for over 800 of more than 2,000 sextortion complaints filed between July and December 2025. The findings reveal significant gaps in major tech platforms' responses to online sexual extortion. The eSafety Commissioner emphasized the urgent need for improved detection technologies to protect users.
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Published 13 Jul 2026, 12:00 UTC · Updated 13 Jul 2026, 12:10 UTC
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