00:00Researchers in Birmingham say new tools could help protect young women and girls
00:04from abuse on the dark web. The Cyber Diva project at Aston University follows what is
00:10described as the largest study of online harms affecting women and girls. It identified nearly
00:1770,000 incidents involving technology between 2021 and 2024, alongside more than 50,000 cases
00:25of harassment and malicious communication. The project includes tools such as an emoji decoder
00:32to help adults understand hidden messages. Its lead, Dr. Anithan Chinnaswamy, says online harm
00:38often spills into real life, affecting confidence, well-being and safety for users and families
00:44everywhere.
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