Platforms of Extremism: Digital Misogyny as a Security Threat
Australia is entangled in global digital misogyny infrastructures, as seen in cases from Melbourne hospitals to Sydney arrests linked to the Nth Room.
The arrest of junior doctor Ryan Cho for allegedly installing spycams in a Melbourne hospital highlights a broader issue.
It reflects a broader infrastructure of digital sex crimes that link hidden cameras, encrypted platforms, and online communities across borders.
Treating these crimes as isolated risks repeating the failures of other states, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach.
Author's summary: Australia must confront digital misogyny as a security threat.