More than 70 million warnings have been sent to individuals attempting to access child sex abuse material (CSAM) online over the past two years, a leading charity has reported. The initiative, known as Project Intercept, is a collaborative effort between the Lucy Faithfull Foundation (LFF) and major technology companies including Meta, TikTok, and Google.
How Project Intercept Works
Project Intercept operates by triggering digital warnings when users employ search terms or click links indicative of seeking child sexual images. Upon detecting such activity, the system redirects users to self-help resources designed to deter them from engaging with illegal content.
Impact and Reach
Throughout 2024 and 2025, an average of 28,000 users per month were redirected to the Stop It Now self-help resources across various online platforms. In total, nearly 700,000 individuals from 131 countries clicked through to access support.
Deborah Denis, CEO of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, emphasised the significant potential for expansion of Project Intercept. She urged tech companies to collaborate further to prevent harm proactively, highlighting the need for a collective effort to tackle this issue.
