The Shadow Net: How Anonymity Fosters Online Abuse of Young Women The ease with which online platforms facilitate harassment and exploitation is a grim reminder that the internet has become a breeding ground for cruelty.
Maddie Kowalski's case at the University of Florida is a disturbing example. A nude image and video were shared on social media platform X without her consent, sparking a national spectacle.
The video was compiled from multiple clips taken at different times and locations and posted by an anonymous user with the handle @SteveCumfull.