Good morning. A US man has been sentenced to 77 years behind bars in a case exposing the workings of “764”, an online network of sadistic groomers targeting young and vulnerable people. The Australian family of one victim is urging parents to take action to keep their children safe.Meanwhile, the search continues for thousands still missing after the Nepal flash flood disaster as the death toll rises and families hunt for clues as to the whereabouts of their loved ones.And amid a backlash against smart glasses, Australia’s online safety regulator wants tech companies to automatically blur people’s faces when they are being filmed on the controversial devices.AustraliaAsic reviewed a sample of home building insurance claims from Cyclone Jasper, which hit far north Queensland in December 2023. Photograph: Brian Cassey/AAP
‘Unfair outcomes’ | Home insurers are overwhelmingly paying cash to settle claims – leaving Australians to foot blowouts in repair costs for their cyclone-damaged homes, a report warns.
Online abuse | A predator with ties to the online extortion group known as 764 has been sentenced to decades in prison in the US. The Australian mother of one of his victims wants parents to know the truth about this “harrowing” global trend. The warning signs for parents and how they can keep young people safe are explained here.
