African Society for Cyber Security Awareness

ASCSA offers cyber security awareness programs & services that will allow African women & children to remain proactive ahead of cyber criminals.

[Canada in Japan @CanEmbJapan]

🚨 Tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TGBV) is on the rise.

Cyberstalking, doxxing, non-consensual image sharing, and AI-generated harassment are becoming disturbingly common.

These harms don’t replace traditional forms of violence, they magnify them.

#EndSGBV #tgbv

[Women's Academy for Leadership @WalpeAcademy]

Technology-facilitated GBV erodes confidence, limits ambition and blocks leadership pathways. We cannot achieve gender equality if women leaders face violence in digital spaces. #StopGBV online!
#LetsGo5050 #NoTFGBV

[African Society for Cyber Security Awareness @ASCSACyberSafe]

Stop Online GBV. Protect Digital Dignity.
Online abuse is real violence; it silences voices, harms mental health, and erodes trust.
Together we can build safe digital spaces where respect is the norm, not the exception.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Digital violence is real violence.

Actress and activist Sienna Miller is calling for: real accountability, stronger laws, and an end to impunity.

This #16Days, join us in demanding protection from online abuse #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

🔗 https://t.co/xGpVrmL8Wb

#ACTToEndViolence

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

Non-consensual sharing of intimate images is a serious form of digital violence affecting women & girls.

UNODC provides specialized training for law enforcement & promotes tech solutions like hash-sharing tools to detect & remove harmful content incl. AI-generated images.#16Days

[Safe Online @SafeOnlineFund]

It’s been one year since the Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children, and the shift is clear.

Nations are advancing their promises, from supporting families to creating safer digital environments.

Read more: https://t.co/pCDIUyyl1O
#EndViolence

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

Having inappropriate feelings towards a minor doesn’t equate to child sexual abuse. Many with paedophilia never act on it, seeking assistance instead. Support groups exist to help people struggling with these feelings. Read the full article to learn more👉 https://t.co/WXUaeXkxeu

[African Society for Cyber Security Awareness @ASCSACyberSafe]

Join us in promoting Online Safety Awareness across Africa. Together, we can build a safer and more secure Africa where everyone can thrive online.#AfricaDay #DigitalAfrica #StaySafeOnline #AfricanUnity

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

#EUCyberSecurityMonth by the @eu_commission serves as a reminder to educate people about safe online behaviour and equip them with the tools they need to protect themselves and their data from cyber threats.

#besmarterthanahacker➡️https://t.co/lbJEMz0NRX

[Child Online Africa @COnlineAfrica]

Hello Parent/guardian/carer,help us though this survey hear the voice of children and young people about their online experiences. Every child matters in the decision process.
https://t.co/p2QmlLtQiD #SafeOnline @Safer_Africa @atu_uat @TCRA_Tz

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

The illegality of #sexualised images of children largely depends on the context, the #content, or - in some cases - the intended use by the #creator of the images. To tackle #harmful content effectively we need #harmonised #guidelines across the #EU - https://t.co/YADQFDiSt6

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

Our new INHOPE Data Portal provides an accessible way for the public to access #data collected by our member hotlines in our secure #ICCAM system. This public-facing live dashboard is an interactive platform to communicate key metrics - https://t.co/nc7A761hmN
#trends #insights

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

Varying and outdated laws across countries present unique challenges for INHOPE member hotlines combatting #CSAM.

We took a deep dive into the different legal contexts hotlines operate in - read more here: https://t.co/tmspHWv9SY

#legal

[SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online @SWGfL_Official]

Have you ever sold or bought a personal item online but had concerns around how to stay safe throughout the process? Read our guidance around how to use online selling platforms in a safe and responsible way https://t.co/uSsA7Sdiiy

[EU Cyber Direct @EUCyberDirect]

The edited volume 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 based on #ClosingTheGap2022 has been published!

✍️Edited @DennisBroeders @francoisdelerue @arunmsukumar

Read: https://t.co/GAgCSM4e9C

[Safer Internet Day @safeinternetday]

The new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (#BIKplus) aims to have every European digital. ✅🌐

For kids, the internet is a place of opportunity, but they also have particular needs online.

Find out more about #BIKplus on the BIK portal at https://t.co/zFeJmAdvwe

[African Society for Cyber Security Awareness @ASCSACyberSafe]

Child grooming is establishing an emotional connection with a child under the age of consent, & the child's family, to lower the child's inhibitions with the objective of sexual abuse. The Pattern of Grooming & 5 Tactics Predators typically follow (Winters et al., 2020, p. 860).

[African Society for Cyber Security Awareness @ASCSACyberSafe]

Predators can use in-person or online interactions to exploit people, namely children.
They can also groom parents and family members to gain greater access to victims, diminish the credibility of claims against them, and ultimately minimize their risk of being caught.
protect

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

Grooming is criminalised in the EU, but the definition of this offence varies widely across Member States. These differences in legal frameworks can create challanges in the processing and removal of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. Learn more - https://t.co/YADQFDjqiE

[INHOPE @INHOPE_PR]

Cybercrime units must focus their limited capacity on actionable NCMEC reports (that could lead to an investigation) as much as possible. Learn about the different levels and benefits of AviaTor here: https://t.co/Ijr9rdqaB2.

#endcsam #childprotection #cybercrime

[SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online @SWGfL_Official]

#Phishing is an attempt by a cyber-criminal to obtain information from a user, usually by sending them an email or message directing them to click on malicious links. Find out more about phishing attakcs here https://t.co/JcyIp7rTqQ