Teenage girls in Saskatchewan exposed to non-consensual intimate image sharing via Snapchat and Discord, including AI-altered content
Summary
A privacy breach occurred in Saskatchewan when intimate images of females, including some minors, were shared online without consent. The images, some real and others altered using AI or Photoshop, were circulating on websites and a Discord server. The victims, including one identified as "Britney," reported that the photos were taken from private social media accounts, such as Snapchat, with some images dating back to March 2021. Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed the breach and are investigating. Victims expressed emotional distress, with one describing the news as "gut wrenching." The identities of the victims have been kept anonymous for their protection.
Incident Details
Unauthorized collection, tracking, or exposure of personal data and private information.
Sources
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