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The use of pizza or cheese emojis and shorthand by abusers to evade moderation.

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Jan 31, 2026
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Instagram ncmec arrests

’s automated and human moderation systems regularly send reports to the , and those CyberTips have directly led to arrests worldwide — from local police actions in to federal prosecutions in the — by ...

Jan 17, 2026
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What are the specific age‑verification requirements under the UK Online Safety Act and how have other platforms complied?

The Online Safety Act requires online services that host pornography or other defined “primary priority” harmful content to implement “highly effective” age assurance—using age verification, age estim...

Jan 15, 2026
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How does hash-matching work to detect CSAM and what are its limitations?

Hash-matching detects known child sexual abuse material (CSAM) by converting images or video frames into compact digital fingerprints (“hashes”) and comparing them to curated databases of verified CSA...

Feb 5, 2026

what did cheese pizza mean in pizzagate?

The phrase “cheese pizza” in the story was claimed by internet conspiracists to be shorthand for “” — a reading driven largely by matching initials (C.P.) and by posts from fringe forums — but mainstr...

Jan 13, 2026

What should I do step-by-step if I accidentally receive CSAM on Instagram?

If one accidentally receives content that appears to be child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Instagram, immediate steps are clear: do not view, copy, or share the material; report it through Instagra...

Jan 6, 2026

What are the legal penalties for providing false age information on adult platforms?

Providing false age information online sits at the intersection of criminal law, civil/regulatory enforcement, and privacy policy: an individual who lies about their age generally faces little to no p...