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Reimagining the Internet
98. UMass’s very own Brian Levine is one of the foremost cybersecurity experts on CSAM. Here’s how he thinks we can make the Internet safer for children.
Feb 28, 2024
Cybersecurity expert Brian Levine discusses combating online child exploitation, ethical challenges, Whisper app investigation, strategies against CSAM, balancing privacy and safety online, limitations in detecting harmful content, and shared responsibility in protecting children online.
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- Brian Levine transitioned from online privacy to combating child sexual abuse materials online, highlighting the evolving threats in cyberspace.
- The App Danger project identifies risky apps for child sexual abuse material trading, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring of digital spaces.
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Brian Levine's Career Pivot to Combat Child Exploitation Online
Brian Levine shifted his focus from computer security to combating child sexual abuse materials online due to the transformative impact of the internet on society. Initially working on online privacy, he became involved in addressing crimes against children in digital spaces after learning about the exploitation of peer-to-peer networks for distributing child sexual abuse content.
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