What is Cyber Pornography?
A person who is engaged in online sexual assault of women, morphing the victim's image and utilizing it for pornographic purposes.
Types of Cyber Pornography Crimes
- Morphing victim's images for pornographic purposes
- Creating fake explicit content using victim's photos
- Sharing intimate content without consent
- Using victim's identity in pornographic material
- Distributing explicit content to humiliate or harm
- Creating deepfake pornographic content
Legal Framework
Accused can be liable for prosecution under section 292, 293 of IPC and other provisions of IT Act.
Section 292 IPC - Sale of Obscene Books
Deals with selling, distributing, or publicly exhibiting obscene material
Section 293 IPC - Sale of Obscene Objects to Young Person
Specifically addresses selling or giving obscene material to persons under twenty years of age
Information Technology Act
Various sections dealing with electronic transmission of obscene material and privacy violations
How to Report
- Document all evidence immediately
- Report to the platform hosting the content
- File a complaint with local police
- Report through National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal
- Seek legal assistance for proper action
- Contact support organizations for help
Prevention Measures
- Be extremely cautious about sharing intimate content
- Use strong privacy settings on all platforms
- Regularly monitor your digital presence
- Be aware of deepfake technology risks
- Report suspicious activities immediately
- Educate yourself about digital safety