Since 2017, police authorities worldwide have been cooperating to deter individuals from downloading child exploitation materials from file-sharing sites. In Norway, the effort is led by Kripos, the counterpart of Sweden's National Operational Department. The campaign involves disseminating large amounts of video files with names resembling actual child exploitation films circulating online.

The strategy aims to redirect those searching for such illegal content to a video featuring a police warning in several languages, including Swedish. This initiative is designed both to inform potential offenders about the legal repercussions they may face and to shock individuals who may be seeking child pornography. Bjørn-Erik Ludvigsen from Kripos believes that some individuals may be deterred by this approach, highlighting the critical need for awareness on the severity of the issue.

However, Ludvigsen also acknowledges the inherent challenge in fully preventing offenders from committing new crimes due to the overwhelming global demand for such material. He describes it as a human problem, emphasizing the unease in realizing that one might know individuals who engage in such behavior. This underscores the complexities surrounding child exploitation and the importance of continuous efforts to mitigate this grave societal issue.