The Slow Newscast Leaked: who profits from celebrity nudes?
Sep 3, 2024
Eleanor Biggs, an investigator focused on the impact of leaked images, and Patricia Clarke, an ethics expert on online privacy, delve into the dark world of celebrity nudes leaked after a notorious hack. They discuss the relentless fight of a woman battling to remove her non-consensual images from exploitative websites. The conversation unravels the online misogyny, financial motives behind these leaks, and the troubling role of tech companies. They also highlight the psychological and emotional toll on victims while questioning urgency for effective legal protections against such abuse.
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Leigh Nichol's Hacking Ordeal
- Leigh Nichol, a footballer, had intimate images hacked and posted online without consent.
- She experienced panic and fear upon discovering the videos were public, marking a life-changing moment.
Understanding Non-Consensual Image Abuse
- Non-Consensual Intimate Image abuse (NCII) involves sharing explicit content without consent.
- NCII can result from hacking or personal relationships, and is not the same as consensual porn.
The Enduring 'Fappening' Websites
- "Fappening" websites host leaked celebrity nudes, originating from a large 2014 hack.
- These sites continue to thrive, hosting stolen content and profiting from it despite legal issues.