Cyber Pornography
Cyber pornography scams involve the creation, distribution, or misuse of explicit content—often by morphing real images using AI or deepfake tools. These scams target women and girls to blackmail, defame, or coerce them into sending more explicit material or money.
- Possible Dangers
• Emotional trauma and depression
• Reputation damage and public shaming
• Cyberbullying and extortion
• Risk of offline stalking or assault
- Risky Digital Practices
• Sharing personal photos, even innocently, on unsecured platforms
• Accepting friend/follow requests from strangers
• Oversharing personal details like location, school, or routine
• Not using privacy settings on social media
- Precautionary Cybersecurity Practices
• Keep your social media accounts private
• Never share intimate photos or videos—even with trusted people
• Be cautious with online relationships and unknown links
• Use tools and site like - Take It Down - https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ or https://stopncii.org or CyberTipline.org or https://www.missingkids.org/IsYourExplicitContentOutThere. to report and remove explicit content.
*Ref: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ website
• You can also contact child helpline number 1098 for any assistance regarding cases related to children online sexual exploitation. • You can also report any cases related to abuse or misuse of images to cybercrime.gov.in in the women/children related crime section.
- Fictional Case Study: Sneha’s Online Romance Trap
Anika, a 17-year-old student, shared a selfie with a new online friend who seemed genuine. A week later, she received threats that her face had been morphed onto nude images using AI tools. The attacker demanded money or more explicit photos. Scared, Anika confided in her parents. They helped her lodge a cybercrime complaint at cybercrime.gov.in, and the content was removed using the Take It Down portal.