( March 6, 2026, 09:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The provider of two unnamed online forums is under investigation by the UK online safety regulator over concerns the sites allow hosting of image-based sexual abuse, the watchdog said in a statement Friday. Ofcom said it wouldn't name the platforms, nor their operator, “due to the nature of these sites.” The regulator said its investigation would examine whether the provider failed to assess risks, tackle illegal content quickly, and run proper reporting and complaints systems.Statement follows....
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