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Snapchat Boosts Teen Safety from Sextortion

June 26, 2024
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Snapchat Boosts Teen Safety from Sextortion

Snapchat has unveiled new safety measures focused on shielding teenagers from sextortion, a growing concern involving online exploitation. These updates include enhanced warning pop-ups for unfamiliar contacts and restrictions on friend requests from suspicious regions. Designed to curb financial scams targeting young users, these features aim to bolster security by alerting teens to potential risks and blocking attempts to circumvent safety measures by creating new accounts.

Jacqueline Beauchere, Snap’s Global Head of Platform Safety, emphasized the importance of these enhancements in safeguarding teens and fostering genuine connections on the platform. The measures are part of Snapchat’s broader efforts to combat online harms, aligning with recent industry trends addressing concerns over digital safety for young users. Additionally, improvements to blocking tools and frequent reminders about location settings on Snap Map aim to empower users to manage their privacy more effectively and reduce exposure to risks associated with location sharing.

The introduction of these tools follows industry-wide initiatives to address online exploitation, with platforms like Snapchat and Meta implementing stricter measures in response to rising concerns. Law enforcement warnings about the increasing prevalence of sextortion scams underscore the urgency for such safeguards, highlighting the potential risks posed by malicious actors targeting vulnerable demographics. As social media companies continue to evolve their safety protocols, ongoing scrutiny and collaboration with regulators remain crucial to mitigating digital threats and promoting safer online experiences for all users.

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  • Snapchat Introduces New Safety Tools Against Sextortion
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