Millions warned over attempts to access child sex abuse material online

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleOver 70 million warnings have been sent to individuals attempting to access child sex abuse material (CSAM) online in the last two years, a leading charity has reported. The initiative, named Project Intercept, is a partnership between the Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) and major tech companies including Meta, TikTok, and Google. Project Intercept functions by triggering digital warnings when users employ search terms or click links indicative of seeking child sexual images, subsequently redirecting them to self-help resources. In 2024 and 2025, an average of 28,000 users monthly were redirected to the Stop It Now self-help resources across various online platforms, with nearly 700,000 people clicking through for support from 131 countries. Deborah Denis, CEO of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, emphasised the project's significant potential for expansion and urged tech companies to collaborate further to prevent harm proactively. In fullOver 70 million warnings sent to people attempting to access child sex abuse contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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