CyberDIVA

CyberDIVA (Cyber Violence Investigation using Digital and Forensic Approaches) is an ongoing multidisciplinary research and innovation project led by Dr Anitha Chinnaswamy and funded by Innovate UK. Building on earlier work on cyber violence against women and girls, the project undertakes a forensic and data-driven investigation of technology-facilitated abuse, with a specific focus on activity within hidden and illicit online environments.

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CyberDIVA responds to the increasing sophistication of cyber-enabled gender-based harm, including image-based abuse, sextortion, cyberstalking, doxxing, and coordinated misogynistic attacks, many of which are facilitated or amplified through anonymous online spaces. The project combines advances in digital forensics, artificial intelligence, and co-creation methodologies to support prevention, detection, and survivor-centred response.

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CyberDIVA represents a core strand of GRIIT's current research activity, advancing the Group's focus on gender and cybersecurity, responsible AI, policy-relevant innovation, and education-led empowerment. The project strengthens GRIIT's interdisciplinary approach and contributes to broader debates on ethical technology, digital harm, and inclusive security practices.