Platforms of Extremism: Why Australia Must Confront Digital Misogyny as a Security Threat - Australian Institute of International Affairs

Platforms of Extremism: Digital Misogyny as a Security Threat

Australia is entangled in global digital misogyny, 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.

Treating these crimes as isolated risks repeating the failures of other states, as they reflect a global infrastructure of digital sex crimes.

It reflects a broader infrastructure of digital sex crimes that link hidden cameras, encrypted platforms, and online communities across borders.

Australia must confront digital misogyny as a security threat to prevent further incidents.

Author's summary: Australia must address digital misogyny as a security threat.

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Australian Institute of International Affairs Australian Institute of International Affairs — 2025-10-18

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