Through rigorous assessment and analysis, we build a dynamic picture of how abuse material is hosted, shared and sustained across the digital ecosystem.
This section explores where our reports come from, highlighting the global network of people who report to us: Members, partners and proactive investigations that fuel our work. It examines the types of reports we assess and what they reveal about the evolving tactics used to exploit online spaces.
Beyond individual reports, our analysis looks at the types of sites where content is found, exposing how infrastructure is misused to facilitate criminal activity. Through detailed geographic insights, we trace where material is hosted and how international coordination enables swift removal at source. Our ongoing domain analysis strengthens understanding of abused hosting environments and emerging risks across top-level domains.
Central to this intelligence capability is the IWF’s dynamic URL List. In our overview of the IWF URL List, we outline how URLs are identified, verified and continuously updated - equipping companies to block and disrupt access, reducing circulation, and preventing the repeated victimisation of the children depicted.
The findings presented in this section are designed to inform policy discussions, shape industry standards, and strengthen collective efforts to combat online child sexual abuse. By turning analysis into practical recommendations, we help drive more coordinated and forward-looking action.