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Canada Demands Tor Block Child Abuse Material Amid Rising Cases

8/30/2025

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Canadian advocates call for the Tor network to block child-abuse material, citing nearly three million abusive images since 2017.
Investigators find thousands of dark web users sharing tactics for abusing minors.
Prince Edward Island police report a rise in online child exploitation, with 33 cases in 2025.
The Tor Project states it cannot locate abusive content but prioritizes user privacy.

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Story summary

Canadian advocates call for the Tor network to block child-abuse material, citing nearly three million abusive images since 2017.
Investigators find thousands of dark web users sharing tactics for abusing minors.
Prince Edward Island police report a rise in online child exploitation, with 33 cases in 2025.
The Tor Project states it cannot locate abusive content but prioritizes user privacy.