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CSAM Distribution

The distribution of CSAM through live-streaming and other means, including its ties to other crimes like sextortion and trafficking

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Jan 11, 2026

How do VPNs, Tor, and end‑to‑end encryption change law enforcement strategies for tracing CSAM uploaders?

VPNs, Tor, and end‑to‑end encryption (E2EE) reshape CSAM investigations by removing easy access to content and shifting law enforcement toward metadata, cooperation with providers, traditional investi...

Jan 9, 2026

Can metadata from CDN or cloud providers be used to prove someone viewed CSAM

Metadata held by CDNs and cloud providers can strongly indicate that a particular resource was requested from a given IP address or session, and modern telemetry (including session IDs) can tie server...

Jan 6, 2026

Can metadata or device activity alone justify a search for CSAM possession?

Metadata and device-activity patterns can create probable cause sufficient to obtain warrants to seize or initially search devices in CSAM investigations, but they rarely prove the element of knowing ...

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